Walk, Jog, or Run!
Join us on "The Cross-Country Course Track" at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC, to run, jog, walk, or cheer—with or without your dog. This 5K9 Dog Jog is for runners of all ages and abilities, with or without your furry friend. The course combines an open field and a natural trail experience. There are also vendor and sponsorship opportunities!
2024 5K9 Dog Jog Sponsors
None of our success would be possible without generous donors like you. Thank you again for your commitment and kindness!
About the Event
Race check-in & day of event registration is at 9:00 AM. The race opening ceremony starts at 10:00 AM, followed by the race. The event is located at 940 E. Chatham St., Cary, N.C. Look for the signs to the Cross Country 5K Course Track.
There will be product vendors, veteran organizations, a DJ with great encouragement music, snacks & water, and fun activities for your dog. Bring your support fans to cheer you on & to have fun as well. An encouraging opening and closing ceremony is planned.
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​​​Click here to register as a race runner, walker, supporter, or volunteer.
Runners & Walkers: Includes a soft cotton shirt, bottled water, and snacks on race day
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$40 early registration through August 31, 2024
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$50 registration from Sept 1 - Oct 6
Just 4 Fun: Support our event as a race fan, or support another race attendee and also receive a Race Event T-shirt
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$15 registration anytime, up to and including race day
Remote Virtual 5K: If you are unable to attend our race, you can support our event virtually and complete your race on your own time. A race T-shirt will be mailed to you.
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$30 registration, must be completed by October 1st
Volunteers: ​Many roles are available for ages 16 & above leading up to race day, and from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on​ race day
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Free registration for volunteers! Contact: vertis@vetstovetsunited.org for more info.​
Fundraise To Support Your Race
You can support our cause by getting your friends and loved ones to support you by donating to you toward your race results. Enter your fundraising efforts on your personal race web page.
Race Awards & Results
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for men and women will be awarded at the end of their race. A race award for the oldest and the youngest aged racer to finish the race will also be provided.
The race finish time of your personal race will be provided at the finish line, or at the race results kiosks PCs, or on the Virtual Race Mobile App, or under our It's Your Race web site at the bottom of the home page under Results.
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Support the 5K9 Dog Jog
​​Your team is at the heart of this event for our team, and we want to promote your business or organization in as many ways as we can.​
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The event field will have an assigned 10'x10' plot. Tents, tables, chairs, electricity, or equipment of any kind will NOT BE PROVIDED.
Set-up times for Sponsors, Donors, Product Vendors, and Nonprofit vendors begin at 7:30 AM on race day. Please have areas completed before 8:45 AM. Please plan to remain on site until the end of the event at 2:00 PM.
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The product Vendor fee is $30.
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Please see the Sponsor, Donor, and In-kind-donor levels below.
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Click here to register as a SPONSOR or IN-KIND-DONOR
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Click here to register as a PRODUCT VENDOR