I Support the K9s Color Run 5K
About this race
Hello! Thank you for looking into The PLEA Foundation's I Support The K9s Color Run 5K.
The I Support The K9s Color Run 5K will be the twelfth 5K that the PLEA Foundation has run and we are excited to have everyone join us. Please come out and support law enforcement officers, they need it more now than ever.
The 5K will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
We will be available for day-of registration and advance registration check-in at 8:30 am at the Hickory Grove Pavilion. 5K registration includes a T-shirt, medal, racing bib and refreshments. Following the 5K, please join us for refreshments and photo opportunities.
More information about this 5K is below:
Event Schedule
• 8:30am- Day-of registration & Check-in begins
• 8:30-9:15am- Shop & Socialize with Vendors & Sponsors, PLEA Foundation Booth opens to sell 50/50 tickets, Raffle tickets, and Merchandise
• 8:45am: K9 Demonstrations and Photo Opportunities
• 9:15am- Announcements & Race line-up
• 9:30am- Walkers begin
• 9:40am- Runners begin
• 10:10-11:30am- Refreshment Booth opens, Photo Booth opens, Shop & Socialize with our Vendors & Sponsors
• 11:15am- Event Concludes
Course Info
The event will be ran on the paved path at River Bends Park.
There will be six color stations on the path, that will be patrolled by Color throwers who will douse you with several BEAUTIFUL colors!
Arrival Info
Please enter at the 22 Mile Entrance only, as the trails are not accessible from the Hamlin Rd. Entrance. You can park in the giant parking lot right next to the Hickory Grove Pavilion and the playground. Check-in and Registration will be in the Hickory Grove Pavilion.
Waivers & ID
Please sign your Waivers upon registration. If you did not sign one during registration or you were registered by someone else, please sign upon arrival during check-in. The Waiver MUST be signed in order to participate in the 5K. After you register, you should receive a Confirmation Email. You can either print it out or show it on your phone upon arrival at check-in.
What to wear
Feel free to wear whatever colors for the 5K, but white would be best to display all the beautiful color!
Packet pick-up
Packet Pick-ups will be available at our office in Rochester, MI on Friday, May 8th from 9:30am-4pm. If you would like to pick up on Friday, PLEASE notify us within 24 hours before with your name(s) and scheduled pick-up time. T-Shirts are first-come, first serve for registrations after 4/18. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed after 4/25. If you register and are not able to attend, please notify us if you would like to pick up your T-shirt, Medal & Event bag at our office no later than 5/31.
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Running
2026 I Support the K9s Color Run 5K- Runner 18+
The Professional Law Enforcement Association Foundation is just 10 years old, but has already had a strong impact on the community. Through donations and fundraisers we are proving successful in living up to our mission, which is to provide support with training costs and equipment to law enforcement professionals, including K9 officers in need. Our current initiative, and the goal of this 5k is to fundraise enough money to supply the local Police Departments with new bulletproof vests and other needed equipment for their K9 officers! Police Departments can spend upwards of $20,000 to train a K9 officer and handler, but sometimes don't have enough in the budget to protect these officers. This is where we step in to help protect them! The I Support The K9s Color Run 5K will be the twelfth 5K that the PLEA Foundation has run and we are excited to have everyone join us. Please come out and support law enforcement officers, they need it more now than ever.
2026 I Support the K9s Color Run 5K- Walker 18+
The Professional Law Enforcement Association Foundation is just 10 years old, but has already had a strong impact on the community. Through donations and fundraisers we are proving successful in living up to our mission, which is to provide support with training costs and equipment to law enforcement professionals, including K9 officers in need. Our current initiative, and the goal of this 5k is to fundraise enough money to supply the local Police Departments with new bulletproof vests and other needed equipment for their K9 officers! Police Departments can spend upwards of $20,000 to train a K9 officer and handler, but sometimes don't have enough in the budget to protect these officers. This is where we step in to help protect them! The I Support The K9s Color Run 5K will be the twelfth 5K that the PLEA Foundation has run and we are excited to have everyone join us. Please come out and support law enforcement officers, they need it more now than ever.
2026 I Support the K9s Color Run 5K- Child 6-17
The Professional Law Enforcement Association Foundation is just 10 years old, but has already had a strong impact on the community. Through donations and fundraisers we are proving successful in living up to our mission, which is to provide support with training costs and equipment to law enforcement professionals, including K9 officers in need. Our current initiative, and the goal of this 5k is to fundraise enough money to supply the local Police Departments with new bulletproof vests and other needed equipment for their K9 officers! Police Departments can spend upwards of $20,000 to train a K9 officer and handler, but sometimes don't have enough in the budget to protect these officers. This is where we step in to help protect them! The I Support The K9s Color Run 5K will be the twelfth 5K that the PLEA Foundation has run and we are excited to have everyone join us. Please come out and support law enforcement officers, they need it more now than ever.
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