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Ready, Set…WOOF! Experience the inaugural event of the summer and join us at Patton Park for a truly unique experience on Friday, June 16th for the Inaugural Bark & Bolt presented by Hunter Subaru in Hendersonville, NC!
Various activities will be taking place from 5-8pm
This family and pup-friendly event will feature the Bark & Bolt 5k, One Mile, and 100 meter Paw Pursuit. The race will be followed by a Top Dog Contest and a Bark in the Park Dog Fair with local pet friendly vendors.
We invite participants of all fitness levels to join us: whether you're an avid runner looking to have your pup tag along with you or someone just looking for an enjoyable walk, our event is sure to provide something for everyone. Not only will it give you the chance to explore Hendersonville's beautiful parks and greenways with your pet but also gives you the opportunity to support the Blue Ridge Humane Society and be part of a cause that helps rescue pups find loving homes.
Join us to help make this inaugural event an unforgettable success! Sign up today and get ready to bark and bolt your way through this summer event!
Event Swag
Register before May 14th at midnight and get a FREE short sleeve, custom, Bella Canvas Bark & Bolt shirt with your registration!
UPDATE: Free shirt deadline extended for ONE WEEK ONLY, until May 21st at midnight!
Beginning May 15th, you can add the shirt to your registration for $15. Shirts will only be available in limited sizes and quantities.
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All human finishers will receive a finisher 'dog tag' at the finish line, and each dog that participates will receive a Bark & Bolt commemorative bandana!
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Packet Pickup
CLICK HERE for Packet Pickup info
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. If your business or organization is interested in becoming a pawtner of this event, please contact us at support@idaph.net.
We look forward to welcoming you and your furry friends with open arms!
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 or purchase one from a vendor at the event.
Registration fees
5k (with dog) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes race bib with chip timing, goody bag, free shirt (until deadline), finisher ‘dog tag,' Bark and Bolt custom/commemorative bandana, and option to participate in Paw Pursuit 100m Dash, for one dog.
- Online registration closed
5k (without dog) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes race bib with chip timing, goody bag, free shirt (until deadline), and finisher ‘dog tag.'
- Online registration closed
One Mile (with dog - untimed) Closed
Includes one mile race number (not timed), goody bag, free shirt (until deadline), finisher ‘dog tag,' a Bark and Bolt custom/commemorative bandana, and option to participate in Paw Pursuit 100m Dash for one dog.
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$25.00Mar 30 - Jun 16
One Mile (without dog - untimed) Closed
Includes one mile race number (not timed), goody bag, free shirt (until deadline), and finisher ‘dog tag.'
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$20.00Mar 30 - Jun 16
Virtual Bark & Bolt 5k Closed
Includes shirt (free until deadline), finisher 'dog tag,' and bandana - shipped.
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$40.00Mar 30 - Jun 16
Event schedule
- Fri, June 16, 2023 4:45 PM - Registration & Packet Pickup: 4:45 - 6:30pm
- Fri, June 16, 2023 5:00 PM - Bark in the Park: 5pm - 8pm
- Fri, June 16, 2023 6:00 PM - One Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Fri, June 16, 2023 6:30 PM - Paw Pursuit 100m Dash
- Fri, June 16, 2023 6:45 PM - Bark & Bolt 5k Race Start
- Fri, June 16, 2023 7:45 PM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- support@idaph.net
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website
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