9k For K9s: St. Augustine, FL
Join K9s United on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the World Golf Hall of Fame 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 option, so you can still be part of the fun and earn a T-shirt and medal, all 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 everyone’s favorite, a K-9 demonstration!
Supporting Our K9 Heroes
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.
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 afterward.
RUNNER AMENITIES & ACTIVITIES
SHIRTS & DOG BANDANA
All runners registered by the t-shirt deadline, are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt of their requested size OR a K9s United branded dog bandana. All runners registering the last two weeks of the race will receive a dog bandana in place of a T-shirt as supplies permit.
RACE DAY ACTIVITIES
In addition to the race, there will be tons of activities for all ages.
- K9 Photo Booth where you and your family can get your picture taken with your favorite K9 Hero
- Vendors showcasing their products and services to you
- Energizing music for our runners
- Home Depot will be providing building activities for the kids
- There will be K9 demonstrations from our area K9 Units that will be bigger and better then ever
...and much much more
****Note: In the best interest of the Law Enforcement K9s participating at the event, we ask that you keep your pets at home. Service Dogs Only.****
5KM/9KM RACE AWARDS
OVERALL AWARDS
Overall Awards will be presented as follows and will include gift cards at local merchants and pint glasses to the winners:
Men - 1st Place, ($100 Gift Card), 2nd Place ($50 Gift Card), 3rd Place ($25 Gift Card)
Women - 1st Place, ($100 Gift Card), 2nd Place ($50 Gift Card), 3rd Place ($25 Gift Card)
MASTERS (Over 40)
Masters Awards will be presented to the top finishers 40 years or older as follows and will include gift cards and pint glasses to the winners:
Men - 1st Place ($50 Gift Card)
Women - 1st Place ($50 Gift Card)
AGE GROUPS - 5 YEAR INTERVALS
Age group awards, pint glasses, will be presented to the top three men and the top three women in the following age groups:
0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 Plus
Runners will only receive one award: overall, masters, or an age group award. Placements for awards are based on gun time, not chip time unless otherwise noted. The 1 Mile Fun Run will not have any awards
