# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 5K Award/Race/Walk for the K9 Heroes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🐾 5K RUN/WALK FOR THE K9 HEROES 🐾
Presented by the K9 PTSD Research Center

Join us on Cape Cod for an unforgettable morning celebrating the brave Police and Military K9s who have dedicated their lives to protecting our communities and our country!

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 Bourne High School
75 Waterhouse Road, Bourne, Massachusetts
🌧️ Rain or Shine

📝 Registration Opens: 7:30 AM
🏅 K9 Hero Awards Ceremony: 9:00–9:50 AM
🏃 5K Run/Walk Begins: 10:00 AM

Before the race, witness something truly special—the K9 Hero Awards Ceremony. Watch these courageous K9s proudly accept their awards in front of the community, recognizing their service, sacrifice, loyalty, and extraordinary bond with their handlers.

Then, lace up your sneakers for a scenic 3.1-mile run or walk through beautiful Bourne. Bring your family, invite your friends, and bring your dog for a meaningful day filled with celebration, community, and support for our K9 heroes.

🏆 Race Awards Include:

• Male Division — 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
• Female Division — 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
• Children’s Division — 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

🙋 Want to Volunteer?

Help us make this special event possible by joining our official event staff. Volunteers will receive an official 5K for the K9 Heroes STAFF shirt to wear during the event.

Sign up to volunteer here:
https://k9ptsd.org/race

Every step and every volunteer helps support the K9 PTSD Research Center and its mission to provide care, rehabilitation, research, and a lifetime home for retired Police and Military K9s living with the effects of their service.

This is more than a race—it is a chance to stand beside our heroes, celebrate their lives, and show them that their service will never be forgotten.

🐕 Dogs are welcome
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly event
🏅 Live K9 award presentations
🏃 Run or walk at your own pace
🙋 Volunteer opportunities available
👕 Official STAFF shirt provided to volunteers
❤️ Support the heroes who served us

🎟️ Register for the 5K:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Bourne/5kForTheKHeros

🙋 Volunteer:
https://k9ptsd.org/race

Invite your friends, share the event, and help us make this an incredible day for the K9 heroes who gave everything for us!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/buzzards-bay/5k-award-race-walk-for-the-k9-heroes/200030469139205
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 102

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Buzzards Bay
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 75 Waterhouse Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3893, United States
- **lat**: 41.73845
- **long**: -70.59241
- **full address**: 75 Waterhouse Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3893, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 5K Award/Race/Walk for the K9 Heroes being held?
  - **A:** 5K Award/Race/Walk for the K9 Heroes takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at 75 Waterhouse Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3893, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 5K Award/Race/Walk for the K9 Heroes?
  - **A:** 5K Award/Race/Walk for the K9 Heroes is organized by K9 PTSD Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 5K Award/Race/Walk for the K9 Heroes is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Buzzards Bay, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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