K9 Run

About the Event

The K9 Run is a unique community event where humans and dogs team up for a day of fitness and bonding on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Hosted at 3760 Sperling Ave in Burnaby, BC, this event promotes both physical and mental well-being for participants and their pets while raising funds and awareness for local dog rescues and pet adoption.

Race Distance	Start Time	Team Composition	Experience Level
10K Challenge	09:00 AM	1 Human + 1 Dog	Advanced / High Endurance
5K Classic	09:20 AM	1 Human + 1 Dog	Intermediate / Fitness Mix
2.5K Fun	10:45 AM	1 Human + Up to 2 Dogs	All levels / Senior & Young dogs

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

-- Race Day Schedule: The morning begins at 8:35 AM with a welcome speech and warm-up session. Staggered heat staging is used for all distances to ensure a safe and organized start for all canine participants.
-- Inclusions: Registered runners receive a finisher medal, a race bib, and a curated swag bag. Professional race day photos and video highlights are also provided to capture the bond between pets and their owners.
-- Vendor Village: A dog-friendly marketplace and entertainment zone will be active throughout the morning, featuring a dedicated dog adoption zone to help local rescues find forever homes for pets.
-- Awards Ceremony: Recognition for race winners is scheduled for 10:15 AM, followed by continued festivities in the central event arena.
-- Virtual Option: For those unable to attend in person, a virtual participation category is available for runners across Canada, with medals and swag shipped directly to their location.

Mission and Community Impact:

-- Rescue Support: The event acts as a primary fundraising platform for organizations like "Huskies to the Rescue," with various teams competing on leaderboards to raise funds for medical care and sheltering.
-- Inclusivity: While designed for canine teams, dogless runners are also welcome to participate. Minors under 17 must be accompanied by a registered adult, with free entry available for children 12 and under.
-- Well-being Focus: The K9 Run emphasizes the importance of regular exercise for pet health and the positive mental impact of the human-animal bond.
-- Sanctioning and Safety: Staggered starts and specific course closure times (10:30 AM for long distances, 11:30 AM for the short course) are implemented to manage the flow of participants and local traffic.

The K9 Run 2026 offers a specialized racing environment in Burnaby that celebrates animal companionship while contributing directly to the welfare of local rescue dogs.

Races Offered

10K Challenge | 1 human + 1 dog

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$44.29

2.5K Fun | 1 human + Up to 2 dogs

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 2km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$29.15

5K Classic | 1 human + 1 dog

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$39.97

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Burnaby.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.9° / 19.1°

wb_sunny 7.0° / 17.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.7 /

water_drop 74.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.9° / 19.1°

wb_sunny 7.0° / 17.6°

air 6.7 km/h

water_drop 74.7%

About Burnaby

Learn more about the host city, Burnaby.

Burnaby is a suburb of Vancouver. It was incorporated in 1892 and achieved City status in 1992. In the first 30 to 40 years after its incorporation, the growth of Burnaby was influenced by its location between expanding urban centres of Vancouver and New Westminster. It first served as a rural agricultural area supplying nearby markets. Later, it served as an important transportation corridor between Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Interior of the Province.

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