Ready, Set…WOOF! Join us at Patton Park for a truly unique experience on Saturday, June 14th for the 3rd Annual Bark & Bolt Races presented by Hunter Subaru, in Hendersonville, NC!
Various activities will be taking place from 7-11am
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 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 18th at midnight and get a FREE short sleeve, custom, Bella Canvas Bark & Bolt shirt, available in Adult & Youth sizes, with your registration!
Beginning May 19th, shirts will only be available in limited sizes and quantities for $20.
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All finishers will receive a custom collapsible dog bowl 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 7:00am to 11:00am.
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) Opening soon
Registration opens in 15 days 11 hours-
Includes collapsible dog bowl, race bib with chip timing, goody bag, free shirt (until deadline), Bark and Bolt custom/commemorative bandana, and option to participate in Paw Pursuit 100m Dash, for one dog.
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$40.00Feb 6 – Apr 20
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$45.00Apr 21 – May 18
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$50.00May 19 – Jun 14
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5k (without dog) Opening soon
Registration opens in 15 days 11 hours-
Includes collapsible dog bowl, race bib with chip timing, goody bag, and free shirt (until deadline).
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$40.00Feb 6 – Apr 20
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$45.00Apr 21 – May 18
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$50.00May 19 – Jun 14
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One Mile (untimed) Opening soon
Includes collapsible dog bowl, one mile race number (not timed), goody bag, free shirt (until deadline), a Bark and Bolt custom/commemorative bandana, and option to participate in Paw Pursuit 100m Dash for one dog.
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$25.00Feb 6 - Jun 14
Virtual Bark & Bolt 5k Opening soon
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON) Includes shirt (free until deadline), collapsible dog bowl, and bandana - shipped.
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$45.00Feb 6 - Jun 14
Event schedule
- Sat, June 14, 2025 7:00 AM - Bark in the Park: 7am - 11am
- Sat, June 14, 2025 7:00 AM - Registration & Packet Pickup: 7am - 8:30am
- Sat, June 14, 2025 8:00 AM - One Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Sat, June 14, 2025 8:30 AM - Paw Pursuit 100m Dash
- Sat, June 14, 2025 8:45 AM - Bark & Bolt 5k Race Start
- Sat, June 14, 2025 9:45 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- support@idaph.net
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website
Countdown to event
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Presenting Sponsor
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Race Partners
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