Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 1:00AM EST
- Location Richmond, Virginia
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and philanthropy at the 7th Annual Give a Dog a Job 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Main Line Brewery in Richmond, Virginia. This spirited event invites participants to run or walk alongside their furry friends, all while supporting an incredible cause. Proceeds from the race go directly to Canine Companions, an organization dedicated to providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to individuals with disabilities, including adults, children, and veterans.
Join us for a family and pet-friendly day filled with excitement! The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, featuring chip timing to ensure every second counts. Participants can look forward to awards for the fastest overall male and female, as well as top age group finishers. With music, door prizes, and local vendors, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends and family, and help us make a difference in the lives of those in need. Don’t miss this chance to have a great time while giving back—let’s come together and GIVE A DOG A JOB!
Join us for a family and pet-friendly day filled with excitement! The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, featuring chip timing to ensure every second counts. Participants can look forward to awards for the fastest overall male and female, as well as top age group finishers. With music, door prizes, and local vendors, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends and family, and help us make a difference in the lives of those in need. Don’t miss this chance to have a great time while giving back—let’s come together and GIVE A DOG A JOB!
Organiser's Description
The 7th annual Give a Dog a Job 5k fundraising event will be held SATURDAY, SEPT. 20, 2025, _ AT MAIN LINE BREWERY IN RICHMOND VA. _
When you register for our 5K run/walk race, youre signing up for much more than just a spirited event. You will be running and walking with your furry friends to support a great cause. Youll be joining the Old Dominion Volunteer Chapter puppy raisers and service dog teams to put more highly trained service dogs into the hands of adults, children, and veterans who need them! 100% of race proceeds go directly to Canine Companions.
Canine Companions provides service dogs AT NO CHARGE to those living with disabilities! Come on out and help us GIVE A DOG A JOB!
This is a family and pet-friendly event! There will be awards, door prizes, music and vendors!
The in-person event, 5K participants at Main Line Brewery will go off at 9:00 am and chip timing will be offered.
Awards will be given to the overall fastest man and woman along with the top age group males and females. Please share our event with friends and family! We appreciate the referrals that will help change the life of someone living with a disability!
We hope you join us at Main Line Brewery, for the 7th annual 5K which offers a fun morning of exercise for families and pets!
When you register for our 5K run/walk race, youre signing up for much more than just a spirited event. You will be running and walking with your furry friends to support a great cause. Youll be joining the Old Dominion Volunteer Chapter puppy raisers and service dog teams to put more highly trained service dogs into the hands of adults, children, and veterans who need them! 100% of race proceeds go directly to Canine Companions.
Canine Companions provides service dogs AT NO CHARGE to those living with disabilities! Come on out and help us GIVE A DOG A JOB!
This is a family and pet-friendly event! There will be awards, door prizes, music and vendors!
The in-person event, 5K participants at Main Line Brewery will go off at 9:00 am and chip timing will be offered.
Awards will be given to the overall fastest man and woman along with the top age group males and females. Please share our event with friends and family! We appreciate the referrals that will help change the life of someone living with a disability!
We hope you join us at Main Line Brewery, for the 7th annual 5K which offers a fun morning of exercise for families and pets!
Races
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Give a Dog a Job 5K in Person
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Registration includes finisher award and snack. Swag bags with sponsor/vendor giveaways will be handed out at packet pick up! -
Free Kids Doggie Dash (Ages 4-8)
Incl. Finisher Prize
Sat 20th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
This event is for children ages 4-8 only. They will run a 40-yard dash and are encouraged to have fun! Wear your best puppy dog accessories and dash to the finish line. Each child will receive a prize at the finish. MUST BE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE -
Virtual Give a Dog a Job 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Can't join us in person? No worries! Sign up to complete your 5k virtually and help us give a dog a job!
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