Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions
About this race
🐶🏃♂️ Join Us for the 8th Annual Give a Dog a Job 5K! 🏃♀️🐶
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
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⏰ Race Starts at 9:00 AM (Chip Timed)
For more than 50 years Canine Companions has been transforming lives by placing expertly trained service dogs with people living with disabilities—at no cost to them! And what better way to celebrate these hardworking dogs than by joining us for a fun-filled morning supporting their incredible mission?
💙 100% of race proceeds go directly to Canine Companions!
When you sign up for our 5K run/walk, you’re doing more than just hitting the pavement—you’re helping GIVE A DOG A JOB and changing lives! You’ll be running and walking alongside fellow dog lovers, puppy raisers, and service dog teams, all coming together to provide greater independence to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities.
🐕 Canine Companions service dogs are provided at no charge to those who need them—let’s help make more life-changing placements possible!
🎉 This is a family- and pet-friendly event!
Enjoy:
🏅 Awards for the overall fastest male & female and top age group finishers
🎁 Exciting door prizes
🎶 Music
🛍️ Local vendors - mini dog agility - dog sensory area
Help us spread the word! Invite your friends and family and be part of something truly meaningful. We can’t wait to see you at Main Line Brewery for a morning of fun, fitness, and furry friends!
🔗 Sign up today and make a difference!
Join fellow runners on September 17, 2021 for the Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Richmond.
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VIRTUAL Give A Dog a Job 5k w/ giveaway
Registration includes a printable race bib, race koozie, and printable finisher certificate.
VIRTUAL Give A Dog A Job 5k w/ no giveaway
Registration includes a printable race bib and finisher certificate.
Give A Dog a Job 5K in person w/event t-shirt
Registration includes race event t-shirt, event koozie and goodie bag with sponsor/vendor giveaways.
Weather Overview
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About Richmond
Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions takes place in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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