Benefiting The American Service Dog Foundation
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 86-2962306
3rd Annual Howl-o-ween Paws for a Cause
5K Run & Walk With Your Dog
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Check-in & festivities 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Race starts 9:00 AM
- The Boat Yard, 5171 N Bank Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
- DateSunday, Nov 1, 2026
- TimeCheck-in 8 AM · Race 9 AM
- LocationThe Boat Yard, Buckeye Lake, OH
- Dogs WelcomeBring them in costume!
Last year's race
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 2025 Howl-o-ween Paws for a Cause — and a preview of what you're signing up for on November 1.
What to expect
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.
Registration
Registration is $45 for ages 11 and up and $25 for children 10 and under, and includes an event t-shirt. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Online registration is handled by RunSignUp and closes November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Where your registration 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
Free parking on site, with volunteers directing overflow on race morning. Check-in opens at 8:00 AM — give yourself time to park, grab your shirt, and get your dog comfortable before the 9:00 AM start.
Get directionsLocal businesses help make this morning possible. If your business would like to support the event, email info@theamericanservicedogfoundation.org.
Event FAQ
Grab a costume. Grab the leash. We'll see you at the lake.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Race starts 9:00 AM · The Boat Yard, Buckeye Lake, OH. Online registration closes November 1 at 11:59 PM EST.