Event Description

5K run or walk to support the Richmond Police K-9 Unit in memory of retired K-9 Officer and Friends of Richmond K-9 board member Harry Pherson.

Race entry gift: Race participants will receive a  t-shirt, medal and Friends of Richmond K-9 sports bag.

Awards:  Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers. 1st place male and 1st place female both win gift certificates for Sunday Brunch for 2 at The Jefferson Hotel and a framed Harry Pherson photograph.

Age group awards: Top 3 in each age group will receive special award. Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over.

IMPORTANT DATE REMINDER:  You must be registered online by March 6th, 2020 at noon to be guaranteed a t-shirt in your requested size. We will have some extra shirts ordered, but if you register after March 6th, 2020 there is no guarantee you will get your requested size or a t-shirt. 

All runners will receive an email on Saturday, March 28th and Thursday, April 2nd with pre-race bag pickup instructions and other race detail information. 

FAQ:

1. Dogs are allowed with owner under the following conditions: Dog must be friendly, well behaved and under owners control at all times. Dog must be up to date on shots. Dog must be on 6' non retractable leash. We ask that runners with dogs start near the back of the pack at beginning of race for safety of all runners and dogs. Owners must bring own bags to clean up after dog if necessary. 

2. Runners are allowed to have strollers in race. We ask that runners with strollers start near the end of the pack for the safety of children and other runners. 

3. Children 5 and under may run/walk with their parent for free if they stay with their parent during the race. Runners 6 and over must pay registration fee and have bib # to participate. We ask that runners with small children start near the back of the pack for their safety. 

4. Race will be chip timed by Commonwealth Timing and Race Management:   http://www.commonwealthtiming.net/