_ The 2023 Police K-9 Association K-9 5K:

Join the Police K-9 Association on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Downtown, Canton for the 4th and FINAL year for the K-9 5K! Our unique event features a live K-9 demonstration, fun photo opportunities, music and entertainment, , raffles, and a FREE Chase the Tails 1/4 mile kids' race! We have 5 race options so bring your friends and family! In person and virtual options are available. Our race is more than a 5K — it’s a community celebration!

5K
1 Mile
Kids’ 1/4 Mile
Spectator Here for Beer
Virtual 5K
The Police K-9 Association is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and charitable organization responsible for training and assisting 60 active and retired K-9 teams between 20 departments. As the need for K-9's continues to grow, so does our organization's responsibility to support these K-9 teams. There are significant costs in starting and maintaining a prosperous K-9 program. City and county financial budgets often limit needed funding for K-9's. The PK9A assists agencies by offsetting the cost of education, training, equipment, and the medical needs of both active and retired K-9's.

This is a dog friendly event! To be sure everyone has a great time, there are a few rules to keep everyone safe and happy:

Any dog attending the event in person must be registered. After you begin your registration, you will have a selection to add on your dog registration.
All well behaved dogs are welcome and must be leashed with a maximum 6' lead.
NO retractable leashes.
The majority of dogs do NOT have the capacity to RUN a 5K. Participants are strongly encouraged to WALK with their dog. Participants should research "How to Detect Heat Exhaustion in Dogs" before attending the event.
Waste bags are the responsibility of pet owners. Please immediately clean up after your dog.
Dogs must be current on rabies vaccinations.
A water station will be located at the venue.
Event organizers reserve the right to eject any aggressive, or obviously ill dog.
Participants assume full responsibility and liability for their dog.
The Police K-9 Association, and all associated event organizers, cannot be held liable for any incidents or injury. By entering the event, participants, including spectators, accept full responsibility for any risks to themselves and their dogs.
Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 6, 2023
5:00 - 7:00PM: Early Packet Pickup
Saturday, October 7, 2023
8:00AM: Race Day Packet Pickup Begins
9:15AM: Kids' 1/4 Mile Race
9:30AM: 1 Mile Race
10:00AM: 5K Race
11:00AM: Awards Ceremony
12:00PM: K-9 Demo
5K Awards:

Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female per Age Group:
0-9,10-14,15-18,19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Packet Pickup:

Virtual registrants will be mailed their packets the first week in October.
All in-person registrants can pickup their packet early on Friday, 10/6/23 from 5:00-7:00PM or on race day 10/7/23 beginning at 8:00AM. The location for both pickups are at the Cultural Center for the Arts (OUTDOOR PLAZA): 1001 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44702