K9s United 9k For K9s Mt Dora

Saturday, November 4, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Mt Dora, Florida

$19.00–$42.78 · 5 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the K9s United 9K for K9s on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in the charming town of Mt Dora, Lake County! This annual event kicks off at Mt Dora High School and features multiple race options, including a 1-Mile Fun Run (untimed), a classic 5K, and a challenging 9K, all designed for runners and walkers of all skill levels. Both the 5K and 9K will be chip-timed, with awards for top performers, making it an exhilarating competition for all participants.

If you can't make it to the event in person, don't worry! You can still join the action with our "No Excuse" Virtual 5K or 9K options, allowing you to earn a T-shirt and medal while supporting a noble cause. After the races, enjoy a fantastic lineup of post-race activities for the whole family, including kids' arts and crafts, a K-9 photo booth, and thrilling K-9 demonstrations featuring local law enforcement heroes. Plus, if you raise $100 or more through our fundraising portal, you can run for free! Join us for a memorable day that

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Races

9k Run/Walk - Chip Timed

Incl. $4.78 Fee & T-Shirt

This race is a chip timed 9km run.

8:00 AM EDT

$42.78

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5k Run/Walk - Chip Timed

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

This race is a chip timed 5km run.

8:00 AM EDT

$26.00

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1 Mile Fun Run - Untimed For Fun

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

This race is an untimed fun run, just for fun.

9:00 AM EDT

$19.00

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K9's United Virtual 5k Run
Virtual

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

Virtual Race - Run Anywhere You Want. We ask that you run sometime between the day you register and November 5th. We will send out a personalized email to each virtual runner Friday evening giving your your unique submission link for you to submit your time back to us.

9:00 AM EDT

$34.30

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K9's United Virtual 9k Run
Virtual

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

Virtual Race - Run Anywhere You Want. We ask that you run sometime between the day you register and November 5th. We will send out a personalized email to each virtual runner Friday evening giving your your unique submission link for you to submit your time back to us.

9:00 AM EDT

$34.30

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Organiser's description

Join K9s United on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Mt Dora High School for the K9S UNITED 9K FOR K9S. THIS ANNUAL EVENT WILL INCLUDE THE 1 MILE FUN RUN (UNTIMED), THE CLASSIC 5K AND OUR CHALLENGING 9K! Both the 5k and 9k will be chip timed with awards for the top runners in each category. All the runs are open to runners and walkers of all levels. Can't make it out on race day, that's okay...we are offering a "NO EXCUSE" Virtual 5k or 9k options, so you can still be part of the fun, earn a T-shirt and medal, all the while supporting a great cause.

In addition to the race there will be amazing post-race activities for the whole family including kids arts and crafts, a K-9 photo booth to get your picture taken with your favorite K9 Hero, and everyones favorite, a K-9 demonstration that will be bigger and better than ever.

RUN FOR FREE! IF YOU RAISE $100 OR MORE THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING PORTAL, YOU GET TO RUN IN THE RACE OF YOUR CHOICE FOR FREE! THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT OUR K9 HEROES AND RECEIVE A GREAT REWARD YOURSELF.

REMINDER: SINCE OUR RACE IS TO BENEFIT LAW ENFORCEMENT K9S, WE ONLY ALLOW SERVICE DOGS TO COME. THERE WILL BE SEVERAL THERE FROM SURROUNDING AGENCIES. WE WANT OUR K9S TO HAVE THE FREEDOM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RUN AS WELL AS THE K9 DEMONSTRATION AFTERWARDS.

100% of the proceeds will benefit K-9s United an organization that is committed to supporting and honoring K-9 law enforcement officers who detect, protect and serve our communities by giving them the best equipment, amenities, and quality of life during and after their service, and memorializing those who give the ultimate sacrifice. K9's United is dedicated to providing the necessary equipment and training K9 law enforcement officers need in order to protect communities across the country, as well as memorializing those who give the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Please visit www.k9sunited.org to learn more about K-9s United.