RexRun For PAWSitivity 2025 5K Trail Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 6th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM MDT
  • Location Aurora, Colorado
  • Price $22.45 - $54.25
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating RexRun for PAWSitivity 2025, taking place on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Aurora, Arapahoe! This vibrant 5K Trail Run/Walk is perfect for families and furry friends alike, with festivities kicking off bright and early at 7:00 AM. Enjoy the chance to mingle with adorable therapy dogs and explore the Vendor Marketplace before the 5K trail run starts at 8:00 AM. Following that, our family-friendly 5K walk, where dogs are absolutely welcome, begins at 8:10 AM, and the Kids 1-Mile Trail Run/Walk takes off at 8:45 AM.

After the races, treat yourself to a delicious pancake breakfast, free for all registered participants, courtesy of the Flippin' Flapjacks food truck! The day is packed with exciting activities, including therapy and patrol dog training demonstrations, a dog costume contest with a fantastic prize basket, and a lively Kids Zone featuring inflatable activities, lawn games, and face painting. Plus, don't miss the chance to participate in our thrilling silent and live auctions! This event is not just about fun; it's also a vital fundraiser

Organiser's Description

RexRun for PAWSitivity 2025 opens at 7:00 am so you can visit with the doggies and get an early peek in the Vendor Marketplace! Our family 5K run/walk event kicks off at 7:50am with the singing of our National Anthem. The 5K trail run begins at 8am and is followed at 8:10am with the 5K walk (dogs are welcome!) and the kid's run at 8:45am. Afterwards, treat yourself to a tasty pancake breakfast (free for all registered participants) at the Flippin' Flapjacks food truck! Throughout the day, we will feature therapy and patrol dog training demonstrations. Be sure to catch our colorful dog costume contest (complete with a prize basket brimming with canine fun) and participate in both our silent and live auctions that are always too good to miss!

The Kids Zone will feature inflatable activities, a selection of lawn games, an obstacle course and balloon catapult for family fun. Meanwhile, children can enjoy face painting, and, naturally, snow cones! Don't forget to explore the Vendor Marketplace for event giveaways and to consult with specialists about your pet needs. Dogs are permitted in the inside event area provided they are well-behaved and on a 6-foot leash.

WHO IS REX AND WHY HE IS SO IMPORTANT?

The star of our event is K-9 Rex, a four-year-old black Labrador therapy dog. He and his fellow K-9s with their handlers go to local schools to primarily offer comfort to students with special needs, many who are in crisis and are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. RexRun for PAWSitivity 2025 is presented by Back The Blue K-9 Force, a volunteer-run nonprofit organization. It is dedicated to providing funding for safety and training equipment, health care needs as well as expanding the team of K-9s to meet the needs of these communities. 100% of all net profits from RexRun for PAWSitivity 2025 go to Back the Blue K-9 Force.

To learn more about the mission of Back The Blue K-9 Force and how your support benefits the K-9s, go to: _Back The Blue K-9 Force.com [https://backthebluek-9force.com]._



THREE REGISTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE:

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8:00 am - 5K Trail Run

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8:10 am - Family 5K Trail Walk (dogs welcome!)

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8:45 am - Kids 1-mile Trail Run/Walk



OUR PRICING SCHEDULE: *_REGISTER MORE THAN 1 PERSON, PAY ONE PROCESSING FEE!!_

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March 1st - June 30th: $45 + processing fee

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July 6th - August 31st: $50 + processing fee

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September 1st - day of race: $60 + processing fee



_*SPECIAL*_ GET A FREE CO RAPIDS TICKET WITH THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL TICKETS!

Every registered racer and volunteer qualify for a complimentary ticket with the purchase of an additional ticket to the rest of the games this season. To redeem, go to your confirmation page after registering for the race and click the link to this CO Rapids special. Choose your free ticket and buy any additional ones there!

_IT'S ANOTHER WAY TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR REXRUN! $5 OF EVERY TICKET SOLD WILL GO BACK TO REX RUN! _



BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED IN EVERY REGISTRATION FEE!

The Flippin' Flapjacks food truck is back, and their breakfasts are getting rave reviews! This tasty combo of pancakes, sausage, coffee, or juice is included with all runner, walker, and volunteer registrations. If you're not registered for the run/walk, you can still purchase a meal at the pancake truck. Theyll be serving from 8:30am to 10:30am.

ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE:

* RexRun for PAWSitivity 2025 Commemorative T-shirt
* A goody bag full of giveaways
* Finishers medal
* Pancake breakfast



INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM FUNDRAISING

Becoming a fundraiser isnt required, but wed love for you to join in! Weve made it simple to start raising money with your personal fundraising page. You can write your own unique message or use the one weve created to share why this cause matters so much! Be a fundraiser! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/129026/BecomeFundraiser]



BE AN HONORARY K-9 DEPUTY

Do you have a loyal and honorable companion at home who dreams of being a Police Dog? Well, now they can! Right here at RexRun For PAWSitivity 2025, your K-9 companions at home can become Honorary K-9 Deputies, all for only $25! Sign your pup up and receive an honorary badge and commemorative personalized certificate, signed by Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown and K9 Rex. Afterward, they will have the opportunity to be sworn in by the Sheriff for one year of honorary service. Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Aurora/RexRunForPAWSitivity5KRunWalk2024] to honor your pup!



AMAZON GIFT LIST

There are lots of ways to get involved in RexRun For PAWSitivity 2025! One fun way is to browse our Amazon gift list for our silent auction basket items. Just go to Amazon.com and SHOP, SHOP, SHOP. [https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3TD8GWC1ZR0BJ] We've made it so easy! This is a fun and most needed way to provide for the K-9s!



AWARDS

Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners. The Award Ceremony will be held after the last runners cross the finish line.



PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick up will be the day of the race at registration in the Main Hall, beginning at 7am.



PLEASE REMEMBER...SAFETY FIRST!

All dogs must be on a 6-foot leash at all times; retractable leashes are not permitted. Owners are required to clean up after their pets, with several receptacles provided for convenience. Make sure your dog is well-behaved and does not interfere with other attendees. Participation with a stroller or dog is limited to the 5K walk and the children's one-mile run/walk only.

Our event will host numerous law enforcement K-9 units with their handlers. It's important to respect their space and make sure that neither children nor pets' approach or attempt to touch them. Parents are responsible for preventing any potential injuries to their children or pets. Please observe and obey the rules established by law enforcement.



RAIN OR SHINE

The event will be held rain or shine unless there are extreme weather conditions in the area at any time before or during the race. If this should occur, you will be directed to the safest area nearby by our law enforcement officers. This is a trail race. In case of a large amount of rain, the dirt trail will become unusable. Please stay alert if the weather becomes severe.

Races

  • 5K Trail Run

    Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM MDT)

    $54.25

    Family-friendly event supporting Therapy and Law enforcement K-9s. This 5K Trail Run begins at 8:00 am. Includes T-shirt and breakfast.
  • Family 5K Trail Walk

    Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th September 2025 (8:10AM MDT)

    $54.25

    Bring your dogs (must be on a 6-foot leash at all times) and enjoy a 5K Trail Walk around the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. The Walk starts at 8:10 am. Includes T-shirt and breakfast.
  • Kids 1-Mile Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th September 2025 (8:45AM MDT)

    $22.45

    Includes T-shirt and breakfast for ages 5-10

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Location

Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, 80016, CO, United States

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