The Annual K9 Kitt Workout
The K9 Kitt Hero WOD
A Nationwide Annual Community Event
Every year, gyms across the country come together to honor K9 Kitt and Officer Billy Cushing — and to raise funds for the K9 teams who serve and protect our communities.
The K9 Kitt Hero WOD is more than a workout.
It is a moment of remembrance, unity, and purpose.
Annual Date: The first Saturday closest to June 4
(Marking the anniversary of the incident in 2021)
The K9 Kitt Hero WOD
A Nationwide Annual Community Event
Every year, gyms across the country come together to honor K9 Kitt and Officer Billy Cushing — and to raise funds for the K9 teams who serve and protect our communities.
The K9 Kitt Hero WOD is more than a workout.
It is a moment of remembrance, unity, and purpose.
Annual Date:
The first Saturday closest to June 4
(Marking the anniversary of the incident in 2021)
Why Host the K9 Kitt Hero WOD?
Hosting isn’t just about one workout. It’s about being part of something bigger.
1. Join a Nationwide Movement
Gyms across the country complete the same workout on the same day — united in recognition of K9 teams who serve their communities.
2. Strengthen Your Gym Community
Hero WODs bring people together. Members invite friends, families attend, and your gym becomes a place of purpose — not just fitness.
3. Meaningful Local Impact
Invite local K9 units, law enforcement, and community members. Show visible support for those who protect your city.
4. National Recognition
Participating gyms are featured by the K9 Kitt Foundation and recognized as official host facilities.
5. Easy to Execute
You’ll receive a complete event toolkit — promotional graphics, story materials, and fundraising support — so hosting is simple.
Why Host the K9 Kitt Hero WOD?
Hosting isn’t just about one workout. It’s about being part of something bigger.
1. Join a Nationwide Movement
Gyms across the country complete the same workout on the same day — united in recognition of K9 teams who serve their communities.
2. Strengthen Your Gym Community
Hero WODs bring people together. Members invite friends, families attend, and your gym becomes a place of purpose — not just fitness.
3. Meaningful Local Impact
Invite local K9 units, law enforcement, and community members. Show visible support for those who protect your city.
4. National Recognition
Participating gyms are featured by the K9 Kitt Foundation and recognized as official host facilities.
5. Easy to Execute
You’ll receive a complete event toolkit — promotional graphics, story materials, and fundraising support — so hosting is simple.
The Hero WOD: “K9 Kitt”
Every element holds significance:
- 21 Rounds for Time — representing the year 2021
- 6 Deadlifts (80/60 lb) — the month of June
- 5 Hang Power Cleans (80/60 lb) — the five times Officer Cushing was shot
- 4 Front Squats (80/60 lb) — the fourth day of June
- 3 Shoulder-to-Overheads (80/60 lb) — the three times K9 Kitt was shot
- 200-foot Weighted Carry (80/60 lb) — the distance Kitt was carried, 80 pounds reflects K9 Kitt’s body weight
Host the Event at Your Gym
We’ve created a simple, unified playbook so gyms nationwide can join us
You are not just running a workout. You are honoring service. You are supporting working K9s. You are keeping K9 Kitt’s legacy alive.
