ITINERARY
9:00am
- Check in for pre - registration opens, merchandise pick up
- On-the-day registration opens at the registration marquee
- Coffee and food stalls open
9:45am
- Welcome speech
- Briefing on the walk route, safety measures, and dog handling
- Warm up exercise session for participants and dogs
10:00am
Official start of the Dog Walk
Set off for a relaxed 4km walk that will take you along the Geelong Waterfront and loop back to your original starting point at the Eastern Park BBQ Area.
If required there will be a staggered start to help reduce congestion, ensure smoother traffic flow, and can minimize potential conflicts between dogs.
Group sizes will be based on our total number of participants, with comfortable group sizes decided on the day. Depending on group sizes we will have 5 to 10 minute intervals.
11:30Am
Post walk activities
- Entertainment, activities, Pooch Parade and market stalls
- Thank you speech and announcement of any fundraising achievement
PAWS FOR GAWS DOG WALK
Sunday 2nd March 2025
Event map
Merchandise
Be sure to check out our merchandise stall to pick up some limited edition merch, including PAWS for GAWS t-shirts, bucket hats, collapsible water bowls and dog waste bags.
PAWS for GAWS t-shirts are also available for purchase online at the GAWS website.
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PAWS for GAWS Community Ambassadors
Simon & Georgia Radley and Lentil
MasterChef Runner-up Simon Toohey and wife Georgia Radley moved to Geelong a few years ago and now wouldn’t live anywhere else! Both vegans and dedicated animal lovers, you can often see them out and about walking their dog, Lentil and enjoying all our region has to offer.
Andrew & Jed Bews and Kodi
Geelong Cats Father/son duo Andrew and Jed Bews share the care of Kodi. While Jed is officially Kodi’s fur dad, Andrew (granddad) is often called upon to take over ‘parenting’ duties when Jed’s travelling for football.
Sarah Bieske and Franklin
GT Magazine Editor, Sarah Bieske, when she’s not covering stories of all the amazing people in our region, Sarah loves spending time with Franklin and her family. Her passion for animals radiates just as brilliantly as her gorgeous Golden Retriever, Franklin.
Pete Murrihy and Frankie
You might’ve seen Peter around town with Frankie, his adorable Border Collie. Beyond their walks, he's passionate about promoting fitness, mental health, and community through Geelong's sports clubs. As an Active Geelong ambassador, he champions a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Lauren 'Loggy' Temuskos and Wombi
Known for her lively voice on the K-Rock Breakfast Show with Tom and Lingy, Loggy starts your mornings at 6AM. But her true passion? Dogs. A devoted owner of Wombi, her adorable red heeler, she’s all about our four-legged friends.
Can't make it on the day?
We're aware that some might not be able to join us on Sunday 2nd March, 2025, at 10:00 am but are still eager to support GAWS through fundraising. Create a fundraising page here.
Walk virtually