CLICK HERE FOR THE SWIM START LIST

Info about the order/wave start list and how it will work on race day….

• Swim start waves have been assigned based on the swim time you submitted when you registered.

• Participants are assigned a wave start, rather than an exact start time. It is a ‘rolling’ wave start. Swimmers will start approximately every 5-7 seconds in a time trial start format.

• These are first-come, first-serve, within the wave. There is no ‘order’ to folks within the wave that you are in. Everyone that is in your wave submitted a similar swim start time.

• Swim warm-ups are from 6:30-6:50am.

NOTE: If you sign up for the Hendersonville Triathlon after 11am on Thursday, June 15th you will get your wave start time when you pick up your bib at packet pickup. 

When you go to the pool to start you will:
#1 Put your shoes for the swim to bike transition, under the picnic shelter. (If you want to, not required!) This is the side exit area for the swim finish that is to the far left side of the pool when facing the building from the parking lot. (see hub map)

Then next…
#2 Walk around to the front entrance to enter the MAIN ENTRANCE of the pool.

Then next…
#3 Get in the swim line.
#4 Participants will start approximately every 5-7 seconds, and will jump (or dive) into the pool at the deep end. (For swim flow and maps see Event Guide.)
#5 Participants will move up in line, as participants start their swim.

Can’t wait to see you Saturday morning!

PARKING

Parking is available at the Beverly Hanks Center, 600 Beverly Hanks Center, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

There is also limited parking available at Patton Park (114 E Clairmont Drive Hendersonville, NC 28791)

RESTROOMS 

Patton Park has outdoor restrooms (beside the pool)

PACKET PICKUP

Thursday, June 15th: 11:00am - 2:00pm​ at Hunter Subaru (220 Hunter Airport Dr, Fletcher, NC 28732.)

Friday, June 16th: 4:45 - 6:30pm at Patton Park (1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792), under the iDaph Tent, adjacent to the Bark in the Park Dog Fair near the Start/Finish line. Look for the signs and banners.

Course Information

5k:

The Bark & Bolt 5k starting and finishing at Patton Park in Hendersonville, NC is the paw-fect race for you and your pup! This course is made up of a flat, fast out and back section along the beautiful Oklawaha Greenway. It’s all on a paved surface, so no need to worry about muddy paws! Don’t be fooled though - one short, stinker of a hill will get you back to the finish line, so make sure you and your four-legged friend are ready for the challenge. With great views and plenty of spectator friendly spots along the way, this race will be ruff to resist! So grab your pup and join us - you won’t be barking up the wrong tree with this one! 

Leashed (no retractable leashes allowed), vaccinated and friendly dogs are required!

5k course map – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42022755

One Mile: 

The Bark & Bolt One Mile course is a perfect way to get your pup and your feet moving! Starting at Patton Park in Hendersonville, NC you can enjoy a relaxing run along the Oklawaha Greenway, which has a paved surface that will keep your pup’s paws comfy throughout. A single stinker hill awaits you on the way back to the finish line, but don’t worry - it’s the only one on the route. The rest of the way is flat and fast, making this course a treat for runners (and their furry teammates) of all ages and abilities. So leash up those tail-wagging wonders and get ready to bark and bolt through this fun one-mile adventure!

Leashed (no retractable leashes allowed), vaccinated and friendly dogs are required!

One mile course map – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42023092

BARK IN THE PARK DOG FAIR

We’re ecstatic to be hosting the Bark in the Park Dog Fair alongside the Bark & Bolt event, and you are woofingly welcome to join us! The fair will be located in the field at Patton Park, near the Start/Finish Line and will run from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. With so many pup-sitively pet-friendly vendors, this is sure to be a tail-wagging event for all.

RACE FOR A CAUSE

We are thrilled to partner with the Blue Ridge Humane Society! Proceeds from the event will be used to  ensure the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and our neighboring communities through adoption, outreach, and education.

You can support the Blue Ridge Humane Society by donating through your registration or through their fundraising page HERE.

AWARDS

There will be an awards ceremony for Overall Winners at 7:45pm at the finish line.

Age group awards may be picked up at the Merchandise Tent at the conclusion of the awards ceremony.

Awards may also be picked up at Fleet Feet Asheville, beginning Tuesday after the event, after 3pm, or shipped by purchasing the option in the Race Store.

SAFETY INFORMATION

These guidelines MUST be followed to ensure the safety of all participants and their furry friends.