1801 E Street SE, Washington DC
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Event Overview
Puppy raisers and volunteers for Hero Dogs, Inc. are excited to present the 4th Annual Hero Dogs 5K9, our 3rd year with an IN-PERSON option hosted at Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. This year ALL in-person finishers (for both the 1K and 5K) will receive a Hero Dogs medal!
Registration for Pups
- Add-on Registration: $10 includes a Hero Dogs Bandana!
- Hero Dogs Only: Only Hero Dogs will be permitted at the in-person event (service dogs, therapy dogs, skilled home companions and service dogs in training).
- Other Dogs: May register to receive the bandana giveaway but will not be allowed at Congressional on Race Day.
- Finisher's Medals: All participants that complete the in-person race will receive a medal at the finish line!
Registration Deadlines
- March 1: Priority Registration Deadline ($30 price ends)
- March 30: Early Bird Registration Deadline ($35 price ends)
- April 25: Regular Registration with T-Shirt Guarantee ends ($40)
- Race Day: Registration continues but t-shirts cannot be guaranteed after April 25th.
Virtual Registration and Packet Pickup
- Virtual race registration: $10 more and includes the cost of shipping your t-shirt - you do NOT need to add shipping if you select the virtual option.
- Packet pickup: Available prior to the race at Congressional Cemetery.
- Mailing Option: If you prefer to have your packet mailed, you will need to add a $10 shipping charge.
- T-shirts: Any t-shirts not picked up at the race will NOT be mailed.
Race Details
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: 1801 E Street SE, Washington, DC
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