Bark & Bolt 5K, One Mile & 100m Paw Pursuit
Presented by Hunter Subaru
EVENT GUIDE
August 1, 2026
PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, August 1st: 7:00am - 8:30am
Patton Park
(1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792) VIEW MAP
Pickup will be under the iDaph Tent, adjacent to the Bark in the Park Dog Fair near the Start/Finish line. Look for the signs and banners.
RACE START & COURSE DESCRIPTION
1 Mile: 8:00 AM
Enjoy a relaxing run along the Oklawaha Greenway, where a paved surface 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.
Dogs must be leashed (no retractable leashes allowed), vaccinated and friendly!
COURSE MAP
100m Paw Pursuit: 8:30 AM
Let’s see which pup has what it takes to come out on top as the most paw-some pup in town! Get excited and get your pup ready to run! Dogs will be divided into three weight classes: Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight.
Dog owners are encouraged to run alongside their pup!
5K: 8:45 AM
Course Cutoff: 10:00am
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.
Dogs must be leashed (no retractable leashes allowed), vaccinated and friendly!
COURSE MAP
VIEW ALL COURSES TOGETHER HERE
PARKING
Parking is available in the following locations:
Patton Park
Next door at Beverly Hanks Business Center VIEW MAP
Other nearby business parking lots
WATER STATION
Both courses will have a single water station utilized twice along the route, at miles .75 and 2.4, hosted by Hendersonville Water & Sewer and Mountains on Tap. Be sure to check your race goody bag for a sticker, reusable water bottle, and educational materials from them!
awards
The awards ceremony will take place at approximately 9:45 AM.
Overall Top 3 + Overall Top 1 Masters award winners will receive a gift card from Mast General Store Hendersonville! (Be sure to check your race goody bag for special treats from them!)
More information on Awards can be found HERE.
RULES FOR SAFETY
These guidelines MUST be followed to ensure the safety of all participants and their furry friends.
- Please only bring dog-friendly pets. This event is for well-behaved humans and dogs only! If your Fido is not friendly please leave him/her at home.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Please refrain from bringing retractable leashes as they are a tripping hazard.
- Dog Owners are 100% liable for the actions of their dogs while attending the event and in the designated areas of the start/finish area. Race officials have sole discretion to ask a participant to leave the event with their dog at any time. There will be no refunds in this case.
- All dogs should be up-to-date on vaccines including the rabies vaccine.
- Please bring your own poop bags and clean up after pets.
- We will provide some dog bowls and dog swimming pools for drinking/wading. However, we suggest you bring your own dog bowls.
Bark in the Park Dog Fair
The fair will feature a variety of pet-friendly vendors and businesses and will be located in the field at Patton Park, near the Start/Finish Line. It will run from 7am - 11am.
Vendors include:
AKC Canine Health Foundation
Blue Ridge Humane Society
Ellison at the Preserve
Hendersonville Kennel Club
Hunter Subaru
Moore Foot & Ankle Specialists
Nice & Icy Italian Ice
Renewal by Andersen
Roam Coffee, LLC
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (SAVES)
AFTER THE RACE
Use these links to find your time or view our photo gallery:
Pick up your Bark & Bolt finisher medal that SPINS, then head to the food tent and pup aid station for water and snacks, hosted by Ellison at the Preserve, and enjoy visiting with all the sponsors and vendors at the Bark in the Park Dog Fair!
Our Race Partners
These are real businesses whose generosity and support make this event possible. Please take a moment to thank them on race day and consider supporting their businesses.
