2023 Police K-9 Association K-9 5K

Registration Update as of 10/06/23 8:20PM:

• Online registration is closed.
• We WILL have in-person registrations on event day 10/07/23 beginning at 8:00am. Spots are limited!
• All race day registrations are $50. T-shirts and medals are available for paid registrations only. First come, first served!
• Here is what we have available:
  • Qty 7 - 5k registrations - $50 (includes t-shirt, goodie bag with medal, and race bib)
  • Qty 19 - 1 mile registrations - $50 (includes t-shirt, goodie bag with medal, and race bib)
  • Qty 1 - Spectator registration - $50 (includes t-shirt, growler, and race bib)
  • Qty 5 - Kids 1/4 mile - $0 (FREE, race bib only. No other merchandise included)

The Police K-9 Association is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and charitable organization responsible for training and assisting 60 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:

1. 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.
2. All well behaved dogs are welcome and must be leashed with a maximum 6' lead.
3. NO retractable leashes.
4. The majority of dogs do NOT have the capacity to RUN a 5K. Participants are strongly encouraged to WALK with their dog. Participants should research "How to Detect Heat Exhaustion in Dogs" before attending the event.
5. Waste bags are the responsibility of pet owners. Please immediately clean up after your dog.
6. Dogs must be current on rabies vaccinations.
7. A water station will be located at the venue.
8. Event organizers reserve the right to eject any aggressive, or obviously ill dog.
9. Participants assume full responsibility and liability for their dog.
10. The Police K-9 Association, and all associated event organizers, cannot be held liable for any incidents or injury. By entering the event, participants, including spectators, accept full responsibility for any risks to themselves and their dogs.

Schedule of Events:

• Friday, October 6, 2023 - Cultural Center for the Arts
  • 5:00 - 7:00PM: Early Packet Pickup
• Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Cultural Center for the Arts
  
  • 8:00AM: Race Day Packet Pickup Begins
  • 9:15AM: Kids' 1/4 Mile Race
  • 9:30AM: 1 Mile Race
  • 10:00AM: 5K Race
  • 11:00AM: Awards Ceremony, Followed by Raffles and K-9 Demos
  • 12:30PM: Event End

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, 10/6/23 from 5:00-7:00PM or on race day 10/7/23 beginning at 8:00AM. The location for both pickups are at the Cultural Center for the Arts (OUTDOOR PLAZA): 1001 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44702

Road Closures:

• The Police K-9 Association (PK9A®) K-9 5K race will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 0830 to 1130 hours in the downtown area and will close Market Ave N from 2nd St NW to 12th St NW, the right lane and bicycle lane of Cleveland Ave N from 2nd St NW to 12th St NW, and all cross streets in between Market and Cleveland from 2nd St NW to 12th St NW. It will also close the eastbound lane and bicycle lane of 12th St NW from Cleveland to Market for a shorter time period of 0915 to 1015 hours. Tuscarawas St. W will remain OPEN.