5K Race/Walk/K9 Heroes
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Bourne, Massachusetts
- Price $28.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the lively 5K Race/Walk/K9 Heroes event in beautiful Bourne, Massachusetts! Hosted at Bourne High School, this family-friendly gathering celebrates the incredible K9 heroes who serve and protect our communities. The day kicks off with the Annual K9 Hero Awards Ceremony at 9:50 AM, where courageous working K9s will be honored for their unwavering service and devotion alongside their handlers.
At 10:00 AM, lace up your sneakers for the exciting 5K Walk/Run, a certified 3.1-mile course that welcomes participants of all ages, including our furry friends! Bring your family and your four-legged companions to participate in this meaningful event. With awards for top finishers in various categories and free registration for children under 12, everyone can join in the fun and support the K9 heroes. The first 300 registered participants will receive a complimentary race T-shirt, making this a memorable day for all! Don’t miss this chance to honor our K9 heroes while enjoying a wonderful morning in Bourne. Come walk, run, and celebrate with us!
At 10:00 AM, lace up your sneakers for the exciting 5K Walk/Run, a certified 3.1-mile course that welcomes participants of all ages, including our furry friends! Bring your family and your four-legged companions to participate in this meaningful event. With awards for top finishers in various categories and free registration for children under 12, everyone can join in the fun and support the K9 heroes. The first 300 registered participants will receive a complimentary race T-shirt, making this a memorable day for all! Don’t miss this chance to honor our K9 heroes while enjoying a wonderful morning in Bourne. Come walk, run, and celebrate with us!
Organiser's Description
5K Walk/Run for the K9 Heroes
Location: Bourne High School
75 Waterhouse Road
Bourne, MA 02532
Hosted by the K9 PTSD Research Center
Sunday, October 18, 2026
K9 Hero Awards Ceremony: 950 AM
5K Walk/Run Begins: 10:00 AM
Rain or Shine
Join the K9 PTSD Research Center in beautiful Bourne, Massachusetts, for a meaningful, family-friendly morning honoring the K9 heroes who serve and protect our communities and country.
The morning will begin with our Annual K9 Hero Awards Ceremony, where we will recognize extraordinary working K9s for their courage, service, sacrifice, and devotion to their handlers and communities.
For the first time ever at this event, guests will have the opportunity to watch these remarkable K9 heroes accept their awards live alongside their handlers. This special ceremony will bring the community together to celebrate the bond between each K9 and handler while sharing the inspiring stories behind their service.
Come early, show your support, and be part of an unforgettable moment as these deserving K9 heroes are honored in front of their families, departments, and community.
At 10:00 AM, participants will take part in the 5K Walk/Run for the K9 Heroes, a 3.1-mile course that is currently being certified, beginning and ending at Bourne High School.
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Dogs are also welcome to walk the course with their owners, so bring your family, bring your four-legged companion, and join us in showing your support for these remarkable heroes.
Race awards will be presented in the following categories:
Male Division: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Female Division: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Childrens Division: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Children under 12 may participate for free. The first 300 registered participants will receive a free race T-shirt.
Additional event details, race rules, course information, and scheduling updates will be provided before the event.
Your participation helps provide critical funding for the care, welfare, and lifelong support of Police and Military K9s who have dedicated their lives to service.
Come honor the heroes. Watch them receive the recognition they deserve. Walk with us. Run with us. Bring your dog and stand with the heroes who have always stood for us.
Thank you,
K9 PTSD Research Center
Location: Bourne High School
75 Waterhouse Road
Bourne, MA 02532
Hosted by the K9 PTSD Research Center
Sunday, October 18, 2026
K9 Hero Awards Ceremony: 950 AM
5K Walk/Run Begins: 10:00 AM
Rain or Shine
Join the K9 PTSD Research Center in beautiful Bourne, Massachusetts, for a meaningful, family-friendly morning honoring the K9 heroes who serve and protect our communities and country.
The morning will begin with our Annual K9 Hero Awards Ceremony, where we will recognize extraordinary working K9s for their courage, service, sacrifice, and devotion to their handlers and communities.
For the first time ever at this event, guests will have the opportunity to watch these remarkable K9 heroes accept their awards live alongside their handlers. This special ceremony will bring the community together to celebrate the bond between each K9 and handler while sharing the inspiring stories behind their service.
Come early, show your support, and be part of an unforgettable moment as these deserving K9 heroes are honored in front of their families, departments, and community.
At 10:00 AM, participants will take part in the 5K Walk/Run for the K9 Heroes, a 3.1-mile course that is currently being certified, beginning and ending at Bourne High School.
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Dogs are also welcome to walk the course with their owners, so bring your family, bring your four-legged companion, and join us in showing your support for these remarkable heroes.
Race awards will be presented in the following categories:
Male Division: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Female Division: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Childrens Division: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Children under 12 may participate for free. The first 300 registered participants will receive a free race T-shirt.
Additional event details, race rules, course information, and scheduling updates will be provided before the event.
Your participation helps provide critical funding for the care, welfare, and lifelong support of Police and Military K9s who have dedicated their lives to service.
Come honor the heroes. Watch them receive the recognition they deserve. Walk with us. Run with us. Bring your dog and stand with the heroes who have always stood 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 18th October 2026 (10:00AM 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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75 Waterhouse Rd, Bourne, MA 02532, Bourne, 02553, MA, United States
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