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K9s United 9k For K9s Apopka

Sat November 19, 2022 Apopka, FL 32712 US Directions

Description

Join K9s United on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Apopka Northwest Recreation Complex 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 everyone’s 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.

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

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Race Course

 

 

 

 

Event Schedule

DAY OF RACE EVENT SCHEDULE

90 minutes to 15 minutes prior to the start of the race - Packet, Bib, & Chip Pickup

90 minutes to 30 minutes prior to the start of the race - Day of Race Registration (Cash or Check Only)

TIMELINE:

6:30 Packet Pickup / Race Day Registration

8:00am - 9km Run

8:00am - 5km Run

9:00am - 1 Mile Fun Run

9:15am - Awards

9:45am - K9 Demonstration

10:00am - Raffle (After the K9 Demonstration)

Virtual Race/Walk

The Virtual Race/Walk can take place anytime between the day you register and Nov 20th.  Virtual runners will receive an 'invite' email from our timing company at Second Wind Race Timing, inviting you to submit your results.  All results will be tabulated and finisher award certificates will be emailed out the monday after the race.  We will do our best to get your packet out to you as close to the race date as possible. We also encourage you to take a selfie after you complete your 5k or 1 mile walk and post it to our Facebook page.

 

Packet Pickup

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

Packet Pickup is available Friday 4p.m. - 7 p.m. at the race site; 

Northwest Recreation Complex; 3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy, Apopka, FL 32712

DAY OF RACE PACKET PICKUP also available.

 

Chip Timing

The 9km and 5km races will be chip timed using a bib chip system.   Chips will be distributed at the packet pickup.    Chips will NOT have to be returned at the conclusion of the race at the finish line.   

Race Contact Info

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Place

Northwest Recreational Complex
3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy
Apopka, FL US 32712

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Race Information

Race times and dates are subject to change without notice at any time for any reason. In the event the race time or date is changed or if the race is cancelled, for any reason, there will not be any refunds under any circumstances. In the event of bad weather every effort will be made to conduct the race, however it may be moved to an alernate date, time, or cancelled within hours of the starting time. Please be sure to check the PRS Race Timing website and Facebook page for updates prior to departing to the race for any last minute changes or instructions.

Support K-9s United

Why Support K9s United?

K-9s United 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.

If you would like more information, or would like to make a donation, please visit www.K9sUnited.org/donate 

Our Mission
K-9s United 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.

Our Vision
A world where every K-9 officer has everything they need to survive and thrive as the selfless heroes they truly are.

Our Passion
Every police officer should have what they need to serve, protect and thrive— No one can argue with that.
But some of our best officers don’t have everything they need
Some of our fastest officers aren’t protected by the best equipment Some of our most dedicated officers aren’t given the best tools

And these officers can’t speak up
These officers can’t ask for more
These officers can’t tell us exactly what they need These officers are K-9 officers.
And they deserve our support

So, at K-9s United we join forces with local police departments To speak up for them
To provide them the equipment they need
To give them the tools to survive in the field and thrive in life. We are their voice. We are their partners.
And together we unite to support our K-9 heroes.


…We are K-9s United.  

Race Location

Northwest Recreation Complex

3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy,

Apopka, FL 32712

Fundraising

Show your passion for K9s and give a one-time gift in support of our four legged heroes or show even more love and start a fundraiser.

BECOME A FUNDRAISER and raise $100 or more and run for free! That’s right, if you raise at least $100 your registration fee will be automatically refunded back to you.  Register and raise $50 and you will receive K9s United car magnet on race day. So, help support our K9 Heroes even more by having your friends, family, and even your co-workers donate to your very own fundraiser.

TEAM FUNDRAISING is also available.  Special awards will be presented to the team that raises the most money, Largest Team, and Most Creative Team!!!  Click on the Donate tab on your left to create a team fundraising campaign.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.k9sunited.org/.

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