That's a wrap on 2026 — thank you!
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 86-2962306
3rd Annual Howl-o-ween Paws for a Cause
5K Run & Walk With Your Dog
Race day 2026 is in the books. Registration opened at 8:00 AM and the run kicked off right at 9:00 AM at The Boat Yard — costumes, contests, and a whole community showing up for Ohio service dogs. The 4th annual race is coming in 2027.
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 — race day 2026 is complete
- Registration opened 8:00 AM · The run kicked off right at 9:00 AM
- The Boat Yard, 5171 N Bank Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
- 2026 Race DaySunday, Nov 1, 2026
- VenueThe Boat Yard, Buckeye Lake, OH
- Dogs WelcomeCostumes, contests & treats
- Next Race2027 date coming soon
Thank you
You made race day 2026 something special
To every runner and walker, every dog in a costume, every business that sponsored, every volunteer who handed out shirts and directed cars, and everyone who donated when they could not make it to the lake — thank you. Every bit of it goes toward training and placing service dogs with people with disabilities at no cost to the recipient.
Still want to help before the next race? A donation today puts a trained service dog in someone's life.
Race day highlights
See what race morning looks like
Costumed dogs, big smiles, and a whole community showing up for Ohio service dogs. This is a look back at the Howl-o-ween Paws for a Cause — and a preview of what the 2027 race will look like.
What a race morning looks like
It is part 5K, part costume party, part fall festival on the water. Come for the run, stay for the tricks and treats — and know that the whole morning puts trained service dogs in the hands of people who need them.
Doggy costume contest
Hot dogs, tiny dragons, dogs dressed as their humans — bring your best and strut the lakefront. Prizes for the crowd favorites.
Bob for apples
A classic fall soaker. Roll up your sleeves, dunk your head, and let your dog judge you for it.
Tricks & treats
Treats for the two-legged and four-legged alike, photo ops, and a lakeside morning built for hanging around after you finish.
Event t-shirt
Every registration includes a Howl-o-ween Paws for a Cause t-shirt. Wear it proudly — it means you helped place a service dog.
2027 date coming soon
Keep coming back for updates
The 4th Annual Howl-o-ween Paws for a Cause is being planned for 2027. The date, registration link, and course details are not announced yet — we will post them right here on this page.
The fastest way to hear about it is the email list below, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Want to sponsor the 2027 race? Email info@theamericanservicedogfoundation.org.
Tell me when 2027 registration opens
Drop your email and we will send the 2027 date and registration link as soon as they are live. No spam — just race updates and service dog news.
Where the money goes
The American Service Dog Foundation rescues dogs from Ohio shelters — and also trains personally donated dogs that pass the same professional evaluation. We fund the full cost of professional training, then place those dogs with people with disabilities free of charge to the recipient.
Training a service dog takes many months and thousands of dollars in veterinary care, trainer hours, and gear. Community support for this event is part of what makes "no cost to the recipient" possible.
An Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofit
The American Service Dog Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 86-2962306. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Questions about the event? info@theamericanservicedogfoundation.org
Where it happens
The Boat Yard
5171 N Bank RdBuckeye Lake, OH 43008
The 2026 race started here, with free parking on site and volunteers directing overflow. Registration opened at 8:00 AM and the run kicked off right at 9:00 AM. We will confirm the 2027 venue and course on this page when the date is announced.
Get directionsOur 2026 community partners
Thank you to our paw-some sponsors
Local businesses helped make the 2026 morning possible. If your business would like to support the 2027 race, email info@theamericanservicedogfoundation.org.
Event FAQ
Keep coming back for updates
The 4th Annual Howl-o-ween Paws for a Cause is coming in 2027. The date is to be announced — we will post it here, and send it to the email list first.