Virginia · 5K
Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos
Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos is a 5K event held in Richmond, Virginia. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos
🐶🏃♂️ Join Us for the 8th Annual Give a Dog a Job 5K! 🏃♀️🐶 📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 📍 ⏰ Race Starts at 9:00 AM (Chip Timed) For more than 50 years Canine Companions has been transforming lives by placing expertly trained service dogs with people living with disabilities—at no cost to them! And what better way to celebrate these hardworking dogs than by joining us for a fun-filled morning supporting their incredible mission? 💙 100% of …
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Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos: common questions
- When is the Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos held?
- In Richmond, Virginia.
- What distances does the Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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