7th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/12/2026
- Date Sun 12th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hockessin, Delaware
- Price $33.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 7th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the charming community of Hockessin, New Castle. This uplifting event is more than just a race; it's a heartfelt initiative organized by the Summers Charity Fund, dedicated to funding canine cancer research. Since its inception, the event has raised over $100,000 to support vital research at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, all in loving memory of Dozer, a cherished companion who lost his battle with cancer in 2019.
Participants of all ages are invited to lace up their running shoes and join the fun! While our beloved furry friends cannot accompany us on this day due to insurance regulations, rest assured that they won't be forgotten—every participant will receive a special goodie bag to take home! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a noble cause while enjoying a morning filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Mark your calendars and prepare for an inspiring day at the 7th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K!
Participants of all ages are invited to lace up their running shoes and join the fun! While our beloved furry friends cannot accompany us on this day due to insurance regulations, rest assured that they won't be forgotten—every participant will receive a special goodie bag to take home! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a noble cause while enjoying a morning filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Mark your calendars and prepare for an inspiring day at the 7th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K!
Organiser's Description
DOZERS RUN/WALK 5K IS AN ANNUAL EVENT HOSTED BY SUMMERS CHARITY FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CANINE CANCER RESEARCH. SUMMERS CHARITY FUND IS AN ORGANIZATION CREATED BY ROGER AND STACIE SUMMERS AFTER THE PASSING OF OUR BEST FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND, DOZER, TO CANCER IN 2019. WITH YOUR HELP WE HAVE MANAGED TO RAISE OVER $100,000 TO AID IN CANINE CANCER RESEARCH SINCE 2020. ALL DONATIONS ARE DONATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE!
PENN VET | PENN VET CANCER CENTER
JOIN US FOR A MORNING WALK/RUN AND ENJOY THE FUN!
AS A REMINDER, WHILE WE LOVE OUR FOUR-LEGGED BABIES, THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THIS RACE DUE TO INSURANCE REASONS. THE GOODIE BAG WILL MAKE IT UP TO THEM, WE PROMISE!
PENN VET | PENN VET CANCER CENTER
JOIN US FOR A MORNING WALK/RUN AND ENJOY THE FUN!
AS A REMINDER, WHILE WE LOVE OUR FOUR-LEGGED BABIES, THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THIS RACE DUE TO INSURANCE REASONS. THE GOODIE BAG WILL MAKE IT UP TO THEM, WE PROMISE!
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7th Annual Dozer's 5K Run/Walk for Canine Cancer Research
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.30
With your pre-registration you receive a swag bag and T Shirt!
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Concord Pet Hockessin, 697 Yorklyn Rd, Hockessin, 19707, DE, United States
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