Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions 2026

The Give a Dog a Job 5K is a 5K run, walk, and roll held at Main Line Brewery on Ownby Lane in Richmond, Virginia. The race begins at 9:00 AM with chip timing, and all proceeds go to Canine Companions, a nonprofit that provides trained service dogs to people with disabilities at no cost. The event is designed for dog lovers and runners alike: families, pets, puppy raisers, service dog teams, walkers, and competitive 5K participants share the course. Awards are given to the fastest overall male and female runners and to top age-group finishers, but the main focus is the cause itself: helping fund more service-dog placements through Canine Companions.