

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: JR's 9th annual 5k
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Jr's Paws For a Cause is a dog-friendly 5k run/walk for participants of all ages. We will have vendors, City Event Group Mikey V from Kiss 108 as our live DJ, complementary Vitamin 1 drinks, and adoptable dogs from Shultz Guest House, Last Hope K9! Additional rescues that will be in attendance are The Animal Rescue League and A Place for Ace!

This family-friendly walk/run welcomes participants of all ages—and your canine companions too! Proceeds from the event, along with our fundraising efforts, will be donated to Project Samana, a veterinary outreach program serving communities in the Dominican Republic, as well as local dog rescues Last Hope K9, Shultz Guest House, and Kyle’s Legacy Inc. The portion of proceeds donated to Kyle’s Legacy will be given in Junior’s (Jr.’s) name to support canine cancer research. Junior was a six-year-old Labrador Retriever who bravely lost his battle with lymphoma. Event is hosted rain or shine!

Registration includes- 1 race entry, a matching bib number for your dog to wear and Polkadog treat samples

FIRST 30 people to register will receive a a $100 Nutre Meal Plan giftcard, Polkadog treats, a VEG bag and a canvas Public Lands bag! (Must attend event in person to receive bag and gift cards)

LIVE DJ - Photos - Vendors - Doggy Ice Cream - Raffles - Prizes!

Race day check in starts 8:30am and race starts at 10:00am! 

EARLY BIB PICK UP SATURDAY APRIL 25th 10am-2pm at Marathon Sports in Wellesley!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/natick/jrs-9th-annual-5k/200029729129621
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 43

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029729129621?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=natick-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Natick
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 53 West St, Natick, MA 01760-4353, United States
- **lat**: 42.27368
- **long**: -71.36248
- **full address**: 53 West St, Natick, MA 01760-4353, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Jr's Paws For a Cause (https://allevents.in/org/jrs-paws-for-a-cause/21339509)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/828fe8290f8c2d4ee45c918f7f84cb154ea8955597b3de8d2ad462fcd3c41c17-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcffffff-gmir?v=1773570539
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=JR%27s+9th+annual+5k&date=26+Apr

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 53 West St, Natick, MA 01760-4353, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Jr's Paws For a Cause
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Sports, Nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about JR's 9th annual 5k ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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