$35 per dog/medal
Spring is upon us and we’re ready to get outside! Every year, the AKC holds a virtual 5K for dog owners everywhere. Register, grab your pup, and hit the trail (or park, sidewalk, track, etc.). You can do the whole 3.1 miles in one jaunt, or split it up into several installments. The best part is, you (or your pup) will receive a medal to proudly wear and show off in photos and video for your favorite social media platform.
Prefer to earn your medal while participating in an in-person pack walk on April 25th, 2026?
Visit our In-Person Pack Walk Page for more information on that option.
$35.00 per medal/dog. Medals will be ordered as soon as the AKC opens orders (estimated March 20th). If you want multiple medals, make sure to adjust quantity.
The AKC FIT DOG Spring Scurry is a virtual 5K (3.1 miles) with your dogs. This non-competitive 5K can be done all at one time, or in smaller segments on multiple days so that everyone (people and dogs) can participate at their own pace. This can be a walk or run activity.
Registration Fee Helps Animals
Twenty dollars of your registration fee goes toward your medal, with proceeds to support programs for AKC Juniors. (This is administered by the AKC). The remainder of your fee goes toward supporting our local animals. This can be sponsoring adoptions at our local shelters, free training, donations for shelter pups, etc. (administered by Training to a T, LLC).
Details
- The 5K (3.1 miles) can be walked/run all at once for people and dogs who are fit, or you may break your 5K into as many days/sessions as you need to keep you and your dog safe.
- You and your dog can do the 5K on your own or with a group of friends and their dogs (make sure they register if they want a medal of their own).
- It can be done anywhere that you and your dog are welcome to walk/run – in a local park, on a trail, or in your neighborhood.
- The AKC FIT DOG Spring Scurry is done on an honor system and counts toward points if you are working toward your AKC FIT DOG title with the AKC.
- Complete the 5K (3.1 miles) with your dog. This can be all at once, or in as many days/sessions as you need. Document your distances and times on a smartphone, smartwatch (or similar device), or on a written log. (You will need to provide these screenshots and documentation if you are submitting them to the AKC for the FIT DOG title, otherwise, just enjoy the activity).
- Once you register for the virtual 5K, Training to a T, LLC will order your medal from the AKC and have it shipped to the address you provide when registering. Make sure you double and triple check your address when registering. (The AKC is unable to ship to PO Boxes, please use a street address). Medals are limited and not guaranteed, so register early.
Training to a T, LLC is an approved AKC FIT DOG Level 1 instructor and an AKC CGC evaluator.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: By registering for this event, you agree to release Training to a T, LLC and the AKC of all liability in the event you or your dog gets hurt in participating. There is always risk in any physical activity, including walking or running. Make sure you and your dog are fit enough to participate and that you and your dog have a clean bill of health from a healthcare professional and a vet.
Last Year’s medal
