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Name: RexRun For PAWSitivity Trail Run/Walk
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Aurora

Aurora, United States • 29 Aug 2026

RexRun For PAWSitivity 2026 Trail Run/Walk

RexRun For PAWSitivity takes place on August 29, 2026 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, CO 80016. The event program includes multiple course options and family-oriented activities held on the fairgrounds.

5K Trail Run
Family 5K Trail Walk
Kids 1 mile Run/Walk

Registered participants receive a race shirt, a commemorative finisher medal, a bag of giveaways, recovery drinks and snacks, and a pancake breakfast provided by Flippin' Flapjacks. The kids event is open to ages 5 to 10. Well-behaved dogs are allowed on site on a 6 ft non-retractable leash.

The day features therapy and patrol dog demonstrations, a dog costume contest with a prize basket, silent and live auctions, and a Vendor Marketplace with booths and giveaways. The Kids Zone includes inflatables, an obstacle course, lawn games, a balloon launcher, face painting and snow cones. Fundraising options are available; team registration offers a group refund once a team reaches five members, and additional fundraising milestones unlock rewards.

Registration pricing is tiered by date: February 1st to April 30th, May 1st to August 23rd, and August 24th to race day. The event is organized as a family-friendly community fundraiser with multiple on-site activities and vendor participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Aurora

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Trail Run

5 km

Family 5k Trail Walk

Kids 1-Mile Run/walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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