Hero Dogs 5K9

Hero Dogs 5K9

Sat May 16, 2026

Washington, DC 20003 US

Events

• 6th Annual Hero Dogs Memorial 5K Run
  Price: $30
  Time: 8:00AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT
  Registration Opens December 17, 2025 at 10:00am EST
• Hero Dogs Memorial 1K Fun Run
  Price: $30
  Time: 8:00AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT
  250 spots left.
  Registration Opens December 17, 2025 at 10:00am EST

Description

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! This year we are also offering registration for your furry 4-legged friends - Add-on Registration for Pups is $10 and includes a Hero Dogs Bandana! Please note: 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. 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 30th - Early Bird Registration Deadline ($35 price ends)
• April 25th - Regular Registration with T-Shirt Guarantee ends ($40)

Registration will continue through Race Day but t-shirts cannot be guaranteed after the April 25th date. Virtual race registration is $10 more and includes the cost of shipping your t-shirt - you do NOT need to add shipping if you select the virtual option. All packet pickup will be available prior to the race at Congressional Cemetery. If you prefer to have your packet mailed, you will need to add a $10 shipping charge. Any t-shirts not picked up at the race will NOT be mailed.

Place

1801 E Street SE Washington, DC US 20003

Race Day Schedule

• Registration and Packet Pickup: 6:45 am - 7:45 am
• Race Start: 8:00 am
• Awards immediately following race.

Course Map

Our 5K course is flat, fast, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

Awards

• Top Overall (Male and Female)
• Top Finisher (Male and Female) for each age group
• TBD Awards for best race day outfit and top event fundraiser!