K9s United 9k
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Event overview
The K9s United 9k For K9s is scheduled for April 25, 2026, at Ring Power Corporate Headquarters, 500 World Commerce Pkwy, St Augustine, FL 32092. Proceeds benefit K9s United; the organizer states 100% of proceeds will support the charity. The live event includes a 1 mile fun run (untimed), a 5k, and a 9k. Virtual options are available for the 1 mile, 5k, and 9k with a virtual participation window from April 24 to April 26, 2026.
Distances
- 9k Run
- 5k Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run - Untimed
- Virtual 5k, Virtual 9k, Virtual 1 Mile
Logistics, awards, and amenities
Registration fees are listed per event; examples include $38 for the 9k, $28 for the 5k ($18 for ages 1-18), and $21 for the 1 mile. Virtual registration deadlines are the day before the event. Early packet pickup is offered Friday evening at Ring Power Corporation. Only virtual runners will have shirts and medals mailed; live participants must pick up race materials in person. Runners who register by the shirt deadline (April 11) are guaranteed a requested-size shirt; late registrants may receive a dog bandana instead as supplies permit.
Awards include overall and masters prizes with gift card amounts ($100, $50, $25) and age-group awards in five-year intervals. Fundraising rules state participants who raise $100 or more through the portal receive a refund of their registration fee. The event will include K9 demonstrations, a K9 photo booth, vendors, and activities for families. Only service dogs are allowed at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.