From the Organizer
LOCATION OF RACE: 148 Peck St, Rehoboth, MA 02769, USA
Hosted by the K9 PTSD Research Center
Sunday September 27 , 2026 K9 Awards at 10:00 AM | 5K Starts at 10:30 AM | Rain or Shine
Join the K9 PTSD Research Center in beautiful Rehoboth, Massachusetts, for a fun, family-friendly day honoring the K9 heroes who serve and protect our communities every day.
This official 5K event is 3.1 miles through the beautiful country on an early fall day, with plenty of parking available. Bring your dog, bring your family, and take part in a meaningful walk or run to support the care of K9 heroes who have dedicated their lives to service.
The day begins at 10:00 AM with our Annual K9 Hero Awards, where we will honor live working K9 heroes and the handlers who stand beside them. The 5K Walk/Run for the K9 Heroes begins at 10:30 AM.
Kids under 12 walk or run for free. The first 300 people to sign up will receive a FREE official race T-shirt.
After the 5K, stay and enjoy a full day of activities, including live K9 demonstrations, a military demonstration with more details to follow, kids face painting, food trucks, and more. It will be a fun and meaningful event for the whole family.
All event details, rules, race information, and scheduling will be provided in advance of the event day.
Feel good knowing that your participation helps provide funding for the care, welfare, and support of the K9 heroes who serve, protect, and sacrifice for us.
Come walk with us. Run with us. Stand with the heroes who stand for us.
Thank you,
K9 PTSD Research Center
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Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Nws Boston/Norton, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
38 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Sep 27, 2026