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Hero Dogs 5K9

Sat May 17, 2025 Washington, DC 20003 US

Events

Hero Dogs Memorial 5K Run

$30 8:00AM EDT Registration Opens February 12, 2025 at 6:00am EST

Hero Dogs Memorial 1K Fun Run

$30 8:00AM EDT
250 spots left. Registration Opens February 12, 2025 at 6:00am EST

Hero Dogs VIRTUAL Run/Walk

$40 Registration Opens February 12, 2025 at 6:00am EST

Description

Puppy raisers and volunteers for Hero Dogs, Inc. are excited to present the 4th Annual Hero Dogs 5K9, our 2nd year with an IN-PERSON option this year hosted at Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. We learned a lot from last year's event and are excited to be back and better than ever!

This year we are also offering registration for your furry 4-legged friends - Add-on Registration for Pups is $10 and includes a camo Hero Dogs Bandana! Please note: Only Hero Dogs will be permitted at the in-person event (service dogs, therapy dogs, skilled home companions and service dogs in training). Other dogs may register to receive the bandana giveaway but will not be allowed at Congressional.

Registration Deadlines as follows:

March 15 - Priority Registration Deadline ($30 price ends)

March 31st - Early Bird Registration Deadline ($35 price ends)

April 25th - Regular Registration with T-Shirt Guarantee ends ($40)

 

 

 

 

Place

1801 E Street SE
Washington, DC US 20003

Race Day Schedule

Registration and Packet Pickup 6:45 am - 7:45 am

Race Start: 8:00 am

Awards immediately following race.

Course Map

Our 5K course is flat, fast, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course.

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PDF

Awards

Top Overall (Male and Female)

Top Finisher (Male and Female) for each age group TBD

Awards for best race day outfit and top event fundraiser!

4-Star Sponsor

3-Star Sponsor

2-Star Sponsor

Course Marker Sponsor

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