Knights of Columbus Memorial Run for K9 Roki

Join Us for the  Annual Knights of Columbus K-9 Race honoring K-9 Roki this June!

Support the Saint Marys Police of Saint Marys, GA, and their K-9 Units by participating in our fun-filled event!  New in 2025, we've added a 10K race alongside our classic 5K and a 1-mile youth race(13&under).

All registered by May 30th will get a T-Shirt & Swag
Register your K-9 to also get a bandanna for your K-9
1 mile youth race for ages up to 13 years of age. 
We are raising money to support the K-9 Unit of the Saint Marys Police Department. They now have four working K-9’s . They have to raise 100% of all their money for the support and operation of the K-9’s. With your support of donations and sponsorships we can make this event very successful. 
 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2nd ANNUAL 5K K-9 RACE Dec 14, 2024

RUN, DOG JOG, WALK, WHEELCHAIR/WALKER/CANE, VIRTUAL

 

Please see PDF below for the Commitment Form

 

Knights of Columbus Emblem of the Order:

The emblem of the Order dates from the second Supreme Council meeting, held May 12, 1883. It was designed by then-Supreme Knight James T. Mullen.

The emblem is composed of a shield mounted upon the Formee Cross. The shield is associated with medieval knights. The Formee Cross is a traditional artistic design of the Cross of Christ and represents the Catholic sprit of the Order.

Mounted on the shield is a vertically standing fasces with an anchor and short sword crossed behind it. The fasces dates from the Roman Empire and is symbolic of authority, which must exist in any tightly bonded and efficiently operating organization. The anchor is the mariner’s Symbol, symbolic of Columbus, patron of the Order. The short sword was the weapon of the knight when engaged upon errands of mercy. Together with the shield and the letters K of C, these symbols express Catholic knighthood in organized, merciful action.

The colors of red, white, and blue in the background of the shield and the foreground of the Formee Cross are colors that represent noble aspects of the Order. Red is symbolic of stout-hearted courage, of pulsing activity and a full measure of devotion. Blue is symbolic of hope, of calm tranquility under God and of confidence in the protection of one’s country. White is symbolic of nobility of purpose, of purity of aim and of crucible-tried ideals to be carried out.

There is also ecclesiastical symbolism for the colors red, white, and blue. Red is symbolic of Christ’s redemptive blood, shed upon Calvary, and of the martyrs’ blood, shed in defense of faith. Red is the symbol of faith, belief in Christ, redemption and knowledge of the love of Jesus Christ. White is symbolic of the Eucharistic host, pledge of God’s Eucharistic presence among men, the infinite love God has for man and the overwhelming affection which God has for each individual. White is symbolic of Christ-like charity. Blue is symbolic of Our Lady’s mantle, in which she wrapped her beloved Son, through whom came salvation to a sinful world. Blue is the symbol of hope.

Beneficiary 

We are raising money to support the K-9 Unit of the Saint Marys Police Department. They now have four K-9’s with three of them in training. They have to raise all their money for the support and operation of the K-9’s. With your support of donations and sponsorships we can make this event very successful.

Should we remove the two sponsors logos since they didn't do sponsorships on the last race? From the Ground Up and AMC (Animal Medical Clinic)

Title Sponsor: $5,000 x1

Ten (10) Race Entries.

Prominent logo recognition on all T-Shirts, Bandannas, and printed material. 

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Title and logo on the signup website.

Option for a vendor table.

Banner at start and finish line on race day.

Partner Sponsor $2,500 x3

Five (5) Race Entries.

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Medium logo on the signup website, t-shirts, and bandannas.

Option for a vendor table.

Two locations on route for a banner on race day.

Platinum Sponsor $2,000 x3

Four (4) Race Entries.

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Medium logo on the signup website, t-shirts, and bandannas.

Option for a vendor table.

One location on route for a banner on race day.

Gold Sponsor $1,500 x5 

Three (3) Race Entries.

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Medium logo on the signup website, t-shirts, and bandannas.

Option for a vendor table.

One location on route for a banner on race day.

 

Silver Sponsor $1,000 x10

One (1) Race Entry.

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Small logo on the signup website, t-shirts, and bandannas.

Option for a vendor table.

Shirt Sponsor $2,000

Three (3) Race Entries.

Large logo on t-shirts.

Promote company logo on signup website.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Option for a vendor table.

Bandanna Sponsor $1,000

One (1) Race Entry.

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Small logo on the event signup website, t-shirt, bandannas.

Option for a vendor table.

Bib Sponsor $2,000

Three (3) Race Entries.

Medium logo on t-shirts and logo on bibs.

Promote company logo on signup website.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Option for a vendor table.

Food Sponsor $1,000

One (1) Race Entry

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Small logo on the event signup website and t-shirt

Option for a vendor table.

 

Mile Marker Sponsor 1 Mile: $200 or All 3 Miles: $500

One (1) Race Entry

Logo/sign at the mile markers. 

Company name listed on event signup website and t-shirt

Option for a vendor table.

Award Sponsor $1,000

One (1) Race Entry

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Small logo on the event signup website and t-shirt

Option for a vendor table.

Vendor Sponsor $100 x19 (15 Vendors Max plus 4 Food Trucks Max)

One (1) Race Entry

Verbal recognition prior to the event start.

Opportunity to provide product/logo items in gift bags.

Company name listed on signup website and t-shirt

Option for a vendor table.

The event begins at 8 am on June 14, 2025. (FLAG DAY)
This event is open to people who use wheelchairs, walkers, and canes. We encourage everyone to run, walk, or roll with us!
5K Registration Fee:
$35 until 04/11
$40 after 04/11

10K Registration Fee:
$45 until 04/11
$50 after 04/11

Early Bib Pickup
Pick-up on 06/13 from 5 pm to 6 pm at Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church (located at 106 E Dillingham Rd., Saint Marys, GA 31558)
T-shirts will be given to participants. Bandannas will be given to the K-9’s that registered before the cutoff date of May 30th.
There will be awards for First, Second, and Third place winners in each age category. The awards will be given out around 10 am.

Overall Awards:

10K, 5K & 1 M Overall Male & Female First Place

 

Age Group Awards:

Age groups for the 5K & 10K: 14 & U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Age Groups for the 1 M: 6 & U, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

 

Dog Jog Awards:

Dog Jog awards will go to the top 5 runners / with dogs

1 Mile Youth Race: T-Shirt

Virtual 5K: T-Shirt

5K: T-Shirt

5k Dog Jog: T-Shirt

10K: T-Shirt