Back the Blue K-9 1 Mile run/walk

Name: Back the Blue K-9 1 Mile run/walk
Start: 2025-09-11T22:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
Location: 114 W Main St, Pickens, SC 29671, US

Running
2 km
2 km

114 W Main St, Pickens, SC 29671, US

Thursday, 9/11/2025 at 10:00 PMh until 12:00 AMh

About the Event

Back the Blue K-9 1 Mile run/walk

This event takes place on Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Pickens, SC. There are two categories:

Back the Blue Runner (no dog): $20 (price increases after August 11, 2025)
Back the Blue K-9 Runner (with dog): $20 (price increases after August 11, 2025)

Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners and the top five runners with dogs. A special award will be given to the first first responder to cross the finish line in uniform. Age group awards will be given out at 10-year intervals. All participants will receive a finisher medal. The race begins in downtown Pickens, across the street from Main St., in front of the 1st Baptist Church and finishes at The Open Door. Music will be provided by The Jaguar 4. All proceeds go to the Pickens City K-9 unit. Cash awards for the top 3 runners: 1st place $150, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50. Packet pickup is Thursday night, 4:30-5:45 pm, September 11, 2025, in front of the 1st Baptist Church. Tee shirts are guaranteed for all registrants before September 1st.