_ The 2022 Police K-9 Association K-9 5K:
2022 Registration Opens Friday, June 10, 2022 8:00AM ET
Join the Police K-9 Association on Saturday, October 8, 2022 for the 2nd Annual K-9 5K! Our unique event features a live K-9 demonstration after the race, fun photo opportunities and a FREE Chase the Tails 1/4 mile kids' race! Stick around after for our post-race celebration party!
The Police K-9 Association is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and charitable organization responsible for training and assisting nearly 50 active and retired K-9 teams between 20+ departments. As the need for K-9's continues to grow, so does our organization's responsibility to support these K-9 teams. There are significant costs in starting and maintaining a prosperous K-9 program. City and county financial budgets often limit needed funding for K-9's. The PK9A assists agencies by offsetting the cost of education, training, equipment, and the medical needs of both active and retired K-9's.
This is a dog friendly event! To be sure everyone has a great time, there are a few rules to keep everyone safe and happy:
- Any dog attending the event in person must be registered. After you begin your registration, you will have a selection to add on your dog registration.
- All well behaved dogs are welcome and must be leashed with a maximum 6' lead.
- NO retractable leashes.
- Waste bags are the responsibility of pet owners. Please immediately clean up after your dog.
- Dogs are NOT permitted on Centennial Plaza
- Dogs must be current on rabies vaccination.
- A water station will be located at the venue.
- Event organizers reserve the right to eject any aggressive, or obviously ill dog.
- Pet owners assume full responsibility for their dog. The Police K-9 Association, and all associated event organizers, cannot be held liable for any incidents or injury. By entering the event, attendees accept full responsibility for any risks to themselves and their dogs.
Schedule of Events:
- Friday, October 7, 2021
- 5:30 - 7:00PM: Early Packet Pickup
- Saturday, October 8, 2021
- 8:00AM: Race Day Packet Pickup Begins
- 9:30AM: Kids' 1/4 Mile Race
- 10:00AM: 5K and 1 Mile Begins
- 11:00AM: Awards Ceremony
- 11:30AM: Live Auction
- 12:00PM Raffles
- 12:30PM Live K-9 Demo
5K Awards:
- Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall
- Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female per Age Group:
- 0-9,10-14,15-18,19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Packet Pickup:
- Virtual registrants will be mailed their packets the first week in October.
- All in-person registrants can pickup their packet early on Friday, 10/07/21 from 5:30-7:00PM or on race day 10/08/21 beginning at 8:00AM.