Events
Description
Puppy raisers and volunteers for Hero Dogs, Inc. are excited to present the 4th Annual Hero Dogs 5K9, our 3rd year with an IN-PERSON option hosted at Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. This year ALL in-person finishers (for both the 1K and 5K) will receive a Hero Dogs medal!
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 on Race Day.
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
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.
Click the icon below to download the attached 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!
Race Contact Info
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