April 20, 2019

Hero Dog Jog 5k
Decatur Township School for Excellence
5106 S High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46221

The Hero Dog Jog 5k is back for a 2nd running. In 2016 Kaylee Pearson, a Decatur Central Senior, launched this 5K run/walk as a senior project. She was able to make a huge impact for her community and raise over $11,000 for the IMPD K-9 Unit. Now after a small hiatus, the event is BACK!

The Hero Dog Jog 5k will take place on Decatur school property making for a fast, flat, and well supported 5k Run/Walk. Community members and runners/walkers from around the city, be sure to mark April 20th on your calendars and register today to support the local pups who put their lives on the line daily for their handlers, and for our city! Let’s support Kaylee as she moves forward to support these silent Hero’s! We look forward to seeing you all on race day!

Race SWAG: The Race Tees are super soft and comfy and will definitely be a wardrobe staple. Shirts were guaranteed to the first 200 registered. The artwork on the shirt was hand drawn by Hamilton SoutheasternHigh School Sophmore Riley Newton.

Volunteers Needed: Earn yourself some good karma with the IMPD!

Event Information

Learn More about this Ambitious Senior Project

»Pricing

Price 1 Through 2/28: $25

Price 2 Through 4/11: $30

Price 3 Through Race Day: $35

Shirts Guaranteed to first 200 athletes!

»Event Parking

Parking is plentiful throughout the school property! Best of all it is all free!

Volunteers Needed: Earn yourself some good karma with the IMPD!

»Packet Pick Up

We will offer packet pick up on site race morning. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the race start to assure you get your packet and that you are set for the start!

»Awards & Party

We will have awards for the Top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers.

After Party:

We will enjoy a celebration on site post race recognizing all our sponsors, and participants. We will have snacks/refreshments post race, and we look forward to announcing the total raised to support the IMPD K-9 Unit!

»Donations

Not able to make the race, but you still want to support the IMPD K-9 Unit? Check out our Go Fund Me donation page where you can make donations to the unit through the event. 100% of your donations go straight to the K-9 Unit. Click Here to Learn More and Donate Now!

»FAQ & Refunds

Have questions that you need answers to? Check out our FAQ page.

Refund Policy:

*RaceMaker Productions events are non-refundable. There are no transfers of registration to other racers. Upon severe weather, we will do our best to make the event happen; however, we reserve the right to alter, delay, or cancel the event with no refunds given.

»Stuff We All Get

Comfy Hero Dog Jog Tee Shirt (first 200 Registered)

5k Fun Run/Walk

Award Eligibility

Post Race Snacks/Drinks

Support the IMPD K9 Unit

»Charity Challenge

Words from Race Director: Kaylee Pearson in 2016

“I am creating this race to raise money for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) K-9 Unit. I am doing this as school project for a senior expedition. Online registration is live with an average cost of $25. The first 200 people to register will recieve a Hero Dog Jog T-shirt. This will be a great way to spend time with your family, do something active to welcome spring, and support the men, women, and K-9s in blue who protect this city every day.”

»Schedule

7:30 AM-Packet Pick Up

8:50 AM Pre Race Instructions

8:55 AM National Anthem

9:00 AM 5k Run/Walk Start

10:15 AM Awards & Celebration of Fundraising!

5k Course

The Hero Dog Jog 5k is a simple out and back course that runs throughout Decatur Township school property, and Carson Park just east of the school property. Athletes will enjoy little to no vehicle traffic on this flat and fast course!