The event doors open at 7am to give you time to stroll through the Vendor Marketplace and possibly meet Rex, our therapy K9 star! Pre-race ceremony begins at 7:50am with the singing of the National Anthem. The trail Run starts at 8am and is followed by the trail Walk at 8:10am. The Kids one-mile run/walk begins at 8:45am. 

RexRun for PAWSitivity 2025 is presented by Back The Blue K-9 Force, a volunteer-run nonprofit organization. It is dedicated to providing funding for safety and training equipment and health care needs as well as expanding the team of K-9s to meet the needs of these communities. !00% of all net profits from RexRun for PAWSitivity 2025 go to Back the Blue K-9 Force.

Please email: forpolicedogs@gmail.com

There are no refunds.

Yes, there is a location on the the north side of the main event building.

You can pick up your packet the day of the race at registration.. You can pick up the packet for someone else also. 

Yes, but only on the 5K Trail Walk and Kids Fun Run.

Free parking is on the East side of the main hall.

Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690  E. Quincy Rd., Aurora, CO 80016

Yes, you can register up until 7:45am. The run begins at 8:00am.

Yes, you are able to leave your belongings in the secure Volunteer Room in the Main Hall.

Yes, there is one water station approximately at the halfway point on the course. We will handing out cups of water. Please dispose the cups in the nearby receptacle. 

You will receive your shirt at registration and the medal at the end of the run.

The event will be held rain or shine unless there are extreme weather conditions in the area at any time before or during the race. If this should occur, you will be directed to the safest area nearby by our law enforcement officers. 

We are not able to use swimming pools or drinking bowls for dog hydration due to the spread of germs. 

Strollers and dogs are allowed in the 5K walk and Kids one-mile event only. They are not allowed in the run event. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller blades or skates are not allowed in any event. 

Yes, first, second and third place awards will be given to the top male and female runners after the last runner crosses the finish line.

Yes, you will receive confirmation upon registering. Approximately one week prior to the event, you will receive an email detailing your chosen volunteer role and responsibilities, the times and locations and the contact information of the Volunteer Coordinator. Please feel free to get in contact if you have any questions at forpolicedogs@gmail.com.

You can click 'Donate to Back The Blue K-9 Force' under the Donate heading at the top of the race information page to donate online any time before, during or after the event. 

You can find our Sponsorship Opportunities information under Be A Sponsor in the menu bar on this site which lists the benefits and sponsorship levels that are available. Please send us an email at forpolicedogs@gmail.com for more information. 

You will receive a confirmation as soon as you register. Two weeks prior to the event, you will receive exhibitor instructions listing your booth number, set up and tear down times, rules and regulations of the event center and the event schedule. If you have questions, please contact Michelle Bird at mbird@arapahoegov.com.

We are providing a 10’x10’ booth space but you will need to bring your own tables and chairs. Electricity is not available. Vendors need to be set up by 7am in time for participants to arrive.