5K/K9 Heroes
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Rehoboth, Massachusetts
- Price $28.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting 5K/K9 Heroes event on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the picturesque town of Rehoboth, Massachusetts! This family-friendly 5K run/walk, set against the backdrop of early fall colors, offers a fantastic opportunity to honor the K9 heroes who serve and protect our communities. The race, spanning 3.1 miles, kicks off at 10:30 AM, following the Annual K9 Hero Awards ceremony at 10:00 AM, where we celebrate the incredible working K9s and their dedicated handlers.
Bring your furry friends along for a meaningful day filled with fun activities for all ages. Kids under 12 can participate for free, and the first 300 registrants will receive a complimentary official race T-shirt. After the race, enjoy a variety of festivities, including live K9 demonstrations, military showcases, face painting for kids, delicious food trucks, and much more! Your participation not only promises a day of joy and camaraderie but also helps raise vital funds for the care and welfare of these brave K9 heroes. Don’t miss this chance to run, walk, and stand together for those who stand for us!
Bring your furry friends along for a meaningful day filled with fun activities for all ages. Kids under 12 can participate for free, and the first 300 registrants will receive a complimentary official race T-shirt. After the race, enjoy a variety of festivities, including live K9 demonstrations, military showcases, face painting for kids, delicious food trucks, and much more! Your participation not only promises a day of joy and camaraderie but also helps raise vital funds for the care and welfare of these brave K9 heroes. Don’t miss this chance to run, walk, and stand together for those who stand for us!
Organiser's Description
LOCATION OF RACE: 148 Peck St, Rehoboth, MA 02769, USA
Hosted by the K9 PTSD Research Center
Sunday September 27 , 2026 K9 Awards at 10:00 AM | 5K Starts at 10:30 AM | Rain or Shine
Join the K9 PTSD Research Center in beautiful Rehoboth, Massachusetts, for a fun, family-friendly day honoring the K9 heroes who serve and protect our communities every day.
This official 5K event is 3.1 miles through the beautiful country on an early fall day, with plenty of parking available. Bring your dog, bring your family, and take part in a meaningful walk or run to support the care of K9 heroes who have dedicated their lives to service.
The day begins at 10:00 AM with our Annual K9 Hero Awards, where we will honor live working K9 heroes and the handlers who stand beside them. The 5K Walk/Run for the K9 Heroes begins at 10:30 AM.
Kids under 12 walk or run for free. The first 300 people to sign up will receive a FREE official race T-shirt.
After the 5K, stay and enjoy a full day of activities, including live K9 demonstrations, a military demonstration with more details to follow, kids face painting, food trucks, and more. It will be a fun and meaningful event for the whole family.
All event details, rules, race information, and scheduling will be provided in advance of the event day.
Feel good knowing that your participation helps provide funding for the care, welfare, and support of the K9 heroes who serve, protect, and sacrifice for us.
Come walk with us. Run with us. Stand with the heroes who stand for us.
Thank you,
K9 PTSD Research Center
Hosted by the K9 PTSD Research Center
Sunday September 27 , 2026 K9 Awards at 10:00 AM | 5K Starts at 10:30 AM | Rain or Shine
Join the K9 PTSD Research Center in beautiful Rehoboth, Massachusetts, for a fun, family-friendly day honoring the K9 heroes who serve and protect our communities every day.
This official 5K event is 3.1 miles through the beautiful country on an early fall day, with plenty of parking available. Bring your dog, bring your family, and take part in a meaningful walk or run to support the care of K9 heroes who have dedicated their lives to service.
The day begins at 10:00 AM with our Annual K9 Hero Awards, where we will honor live working K9 heroes and the handlers who stand beside them. The 5K Walk/Run for the K9 Heroes begins at 10:30 AM.
Kids under 12 walk or run for free. The first 300 people to sign up will receive a FREE official race T-shirt.
After the 5K, stay and enjoy a full day of activities, including live K9 demonstrations, a military demonstration with more details to follow, kids face painting, food trucks, and more. It will be a fun and meaningful event for the whole family.
All event details, rules, race information, and scheduling will be provided in advance of the event day.
Feel good knowing that your participation helps provide funding for the care, welfare, and support of the K9 heroes who serve, protect, and sacrifice for us.
Come walk with us. Run with us. Stand with the heroes who stand for us.
Thank you,
K9 PTSD Research Center
Races
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5K Run/Walk for the K9 Heroes
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$28.50
This course is currently in the process of being certified through the National Track and Field Association. Certification review and approval are underway, with full certification expected to be completed by mid-July 2026.
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148 Peck Street, Rehoboth, 02769, MA, United States
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