The 5K9 Dog Jog

Schedule

Sun Oct 05 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

WakeMed Soccer Park | Cary, NC

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Get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement with your furry best friend at The 5K9 Dog Jog - a fun run for you and your pup!
About this Event

It's a fun way to support local disabled Veterans & their service dog in training!Join us on the Cross-Country Course at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC, to run, jog, walk, or cheer—with or without your furry friend. The course combines an open field and a natural trail that will be fun for runners of all ages and skill levels!

is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of local veterinarians and volunteers. Our mission is to help Veterans suffering from physical and/or emotional disabilities, including potential for suicide, by matching them with rescued shelter dogs to be trained for service. All proceeds from the 5K9 Dog Jog will help cover the $24,000 program costs so our wounded warriors can focus on the healing power of the animal/human bond. Your participation in this event will help us improve and save lives, one Veteran and one dog at a time!
Check-in
Race Day check-in or registration is at 9:00 am. The opening ceremony begins at 10:00 am.
Fun Activities!
Exciting activities await you and your furry friend before, during, and after the race. Enjoy
product vendors, veteran service organizations, animal rescue organizations, snacks, water, raffle prizes, and a DJ! Invite your fans and friends to join, cheer you on, and participate in the celebration.
Support Your Race by Fundraising
Have your friends and loved ones donate towards your race
results. Enter your fundraising efforts on your personal race web page.
Support by Becoming a Vendor or Sponsor

Your team is at the heart of this event for our team, and we want to
promote your business or organization in as many ways as we can.

The event field will have an assigned 10'x10' plot. Tents, tables, chairs, electricity, or
equipment of any kind will NOT BE PROVIDED.

Set-up times for Sponsors, Donors, Product Vendors, and Nonprofit vendors begin at 7:30 AM on race day. Please have areas completed before 8:45 AM. Please plan to remain on site until the end of the event at 2:00 PM.

To register as a Product Vendor: To register as a Nonprofit Vendor:
To become a Sponsor:
To become a Gift-in-Kind Donor:
Awards
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for men and women will be awarded.
A participation award will also be provided for the oldest and youngest racer to finish the race.
Race Event Registration Prices (All Ages)
Early registration through August 31, 2025 -$40
Registration Sept 1 - Oct 5 - $50
*Registration deadline to receive a t-shirt is August 31, 2025
**Water and snacks will be provided
Just 4 Fun Race Event Registration
Support another participant by August 31, 2025, to receive a Race Event T-shirt for $15.
Remote Virtual 5K Race Registration
Register for the Virtual 5K Race by Oct 5th for $30.
Complete your race at your convenience on October 5, 2025.
Volunteer as a Day of Event Support Team Member


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Where is it happening?

WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, United States

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