The Matt Haverkamp Foundation was established in November 2005 in remembrance of a beloved son, dear friend, and K9 police officer. The purpose of The Foundation is to continue Matt Haverkamp’s legacy and keep his memory alive by supporting the law enforcement agencies in communities in the greater Cincinnati area. Since The Foundation’s inception, we have been able to purchase 131 K9s with the nearly than $1,422,000 that has been spent on them and protective equipment. These great accomplishments have been made possible from the many participants in our two annual fundraising events, our sponsors, and our donors.

SO FAR IN 2026 WE HAVE RECEIVED REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE FOR 6 K9S AND HOPE TO MEET THEIR NEEDS

OUR NEXT UPCOMING EVENT:

TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MATT’S 5K PURSUIT & KIDS’ FUN RUN

Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Spring Grove Cemetery (4521 Spring Grove Avenue | Cincinnati, OH 45232)

REGISTRATION
• Late registration for Matt’s 5K Pursuit as a Race Runner or Race Walker (chip-timed) is $35 and includes a T-shirt while supplies last.
• Late registration for Matt’s 5K Pursuit Fun Walk (NOT chip-timed) is $32 and includes a T-shirt while supplies last.
• Late registration for Matt’s 5K Pursuit Virtual Participant is $27, but does not include a T-shirt.
• Late registration for the Kids’ Fun Run (ages 10 and under) is $20 and includes a T-shirt while supplies last.

Register for Matt’s 5K Pursuit and the Kids’ Fun Run and/or make a personal donation online by visiting our RunSignUp page or downloading the Matt’s 5K Pursuit form and mailing it in along with your payment.

We accept payments by cash, check, and credit card. Payments made by credit card will incur a processing fee.

PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK UP
• ON RACE DAY: At the registration check-in tables from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

5K COURSE INFORMATION
• The course for Matt’s 5K Pursuit can be viewed through MapMyRun.
• You can download the MapMyRun app for iPhone and Android.
• You can also download a course map for Spring Grove Cemetery that you can save and print.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ANNUAL EVENT, VISIT THE MATT’S 5K PURSUIT PAGE.