Wag & PAWSathon Points
Once you register for the event, you choose how to participate throughout the 30-days. You earn points by participating in contests, walks, building a team, raising funds, and celebrating at PAWS events. The points chart below outlines the different activities and you must be registered to earn points. The top three individuals and teams who accumulate the most points over the 30 days will earn prizes and be recognized at the Furry Fall Festival and in PAWS eNewsletter. Prize details coming soon! Bookmark this page and check the leaderboards below throughout the event.
| Activity | Points |
| Form a team with at least 5 members (team captain) | 10 |
| Register and set-up your fundraising page | 5 |
| Individual Total Raise $150 | 1 |
| Total Raise $300-$499 | 5 |
| Total Raise $500-$999 | 10 |
| Total Raise $1,000-$1,999 | 15 |
| Total Raise $2,000 or more | 20 |
| Recruit an event sponsor | 15 |
| Participate in PAWSathon event* | 1 |
| For each donor (not donation) to your Wag & PAWSathon fundraising page | 1 |
| Complete the 26.2 miles Walkathon | 1 |
| Top 3 mileage finishers | 5 |
*Events include kick-off gatherings, dine-to-donate events, pet contest submissions, park walks, etc, To claim points, send a photo of yourself at the event or of your receipt for a dine/donate to events@pawsforpeople.org
Wag & PAWSathon T-Shirts: Individuals who raise or donate $150 will receive the 2026 Wag & PAWSathon shirt. Teams and individuals that raise $1,000 or more by October 9th will have their team name added to the t-shirt.
Walkathon
Everyone’s favorite virtual, cumulative marathon returns as part of the 2026 Wag & PAWSathon. The cumulative format allows you to log your 26.2 miles over 30 days and walk anytime, at your own pace – on your own, with a pet, or with friends. You can track your mileage, collect donations, and earn points toward prizes.
Track Your Miles
Printable Mile Tracker: Go old-school and use this handy dandy form!
On-Line Trackers: Feel free to use any app you choose; there are many available for free!
Share Your Progress: To be added to the Leaderboard, please e-mail the following information to Events@PAWSforPeople.org.
Your Name
Team Name (if applicable)
Miles to ADD
Tracking will begin on September 17. You can report miles daily, weekly or as a grand total. To be included in the individual, team and event totals, miles must be submitted by Friday, O
ctober 16th at 12:00 noon.
The first 100 people who complete and report their 26.2 miles will receive this year’s event sticker (pictured right) – perfect for your water bottle or laptop cover!
Raise more with WoofTrax!
Now every walk you and your dog take can make a difference. During the WAG & Walkathon – and all year long – your walks can translate to donations to PAWS for People.
- Go to wooftrax.com and download the free WoofTrax app.
- Choose PAWS for People-Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services, Inc. as your beneficiary
- Use WoofTrax when you’re going out to take a walk. The more active walkers, the more PAWS can earn!
Points Leaderboard
The Points Leaderboard will be updated weekly, beginning on September 17th.
| Name | Team | Points |
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Miles Leaderboard
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