RexRun For PAWSitivity 2025 5K Trail Run/Walk

🐾 Event Details

• Date: 2025-09-06
• Time: Opens at 7:00 am: 5K run at 8:00 am, walk at 8:10 am, kid's run at 8:45 am
• Location: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, Aurora, CO
• More Information: RexRun For PAWSitivity 2025

🥞 Morning Activities

• Vendor Marketplace: Visit with dogs and explore vendors starting at 7:00 am.
• Pancake Breakfast: Free for all registered participants at Flippin' Flapjacks food truck.
• Dog Costume Contest: Colorful contest with a prize basket full of goodies.
• Dog Demonstrations: Watch therapy and patrol dog training throughout the day.

🎈 Kids Zone

• Inflatable Activities: Fun slides and bouncing areas for kids.
• Lawn Games: Enjoy cornhole, balloon catapult, and more.
• Face Painting: Kids can get their faces painted with fun designs.
• Cotton Candy: A sweet treat to enjoy while having fun!

🐶 K-9 Rex

• Meet Rex: A four-year-old black Labrador therapy dog.
• Mission: Provides comfort to students with special needs.
• Nonprofit Support: All profits benefit Back The Blue K-9 Force.
• Community Focus: Funding for safety and training for K-9 units.

🏃‍♂️ Registration Options

• 5K Trail Run: 8:00 am start
• Family 5K Trail Walk: 8:10 am start: dogs welcome!
• Kids 1-mile Run/Walk: 8:45 am start

💰 Pricing Schedule

• March 1st - June 30th: $45 + processing fee
• July 1st - August 31st: $50 + processing fee
• September 1st - Race Day: $60 + processing fee

🥳 Participant Benefits

• Commemorative T-shirt: RexRun 2025 exclusive gear!
• Goodies: A goody bag full of giveaways.
• Finishers Medal: A token of your achievement.
• Pancake Breakfast: Included with registration.

🎉 Fundraising Opportunities

Becoming a fundraiser isn’t mandatory, but we encourage it! Set up your personal fundraising page to raise money for the cause. Be a fundraiser!

🐕 Honorary K-9 Deputy

Transform your dog into an Honorary K-9 Deputy for just $25! Receive an honorary badge and certificate signed by Sheriff Tyler Brown and K9 Rex. Click here to honor your pup!

📦 Amazon Gift List

Support the silent auction by browsing our Amazon gift list. Visit SHOP, SHOP, SHOP for donation items!

🏆 Awards Ceremony

Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners after the last runners finish.

📋 Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up is available on the day of the race at registration in the Main Hall, beginning at 7:00 am.

⚠️ Safety Guidelines

All dogs must be on a 6-foot leash. Owners must clean up after their pets. No retractable leashes are allowed, and well-behaved dogs only. Participation with strollers or dogs is limited to the 5K walk and the children’s one-mile run/walk. Observe the rules for law enforcement K-9 units.

🌦️ Rain or Shine

The event will take place rain or shine unless extreme weather conditions arise. Please be prepared for changes due to weather.