13th Annual bow-WOW-walk
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Charlottesville, Virginia
- Price $10.00 - $40.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the fun at the 13th Annual Bow-WOW-Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in beautiful Charlottesville, Albemarle! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity for dog lovers and families to come together, celebrate community, and enjoy a lively morning outdoors with your furry friends.
Experience the thrill of the optional competitive 5k trail run or let your little ones join in the Kids Dash for racers under 8 years old. With a variety of activities including dog contests, face painting, food trucks, and local vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, your participation supports the lifesaving mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, making a real difference in the lives of animals in need. Whether rain or shine, this family-friendly, dog-forward celebration promises a memorable day filled with joy and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!
Experience the thrill of the optional competitive 5k trail run or let your little ones join in the Kids Dash for racers under 8 years old. With a variety of activities including dog contests, face painting, food trucks, and local vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, your participation supports the lifesaving mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, making a real difference in the lives of animals in need. Whether rain or shine, this family-friendly, dog-forward celebration promises a memorable day filled with joy and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
The Bow-WOW-Walk is where Charlottesville comes together to strut their mutts, celebrate community, and spend a joy-filled morning outdoors with the people (and pups) you love. Its a FAMILY-FRIENDLY, DOG-FORWARD celebration of movement, wellness, and care. Complete with optional competitive 5k trail run, Kids Dash for racers under 8 years old, vendors, facepaint, food trucks, dog contests, raffles and more!
The annual bow-WOW-walk is critical to funding the lifesaving mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!
_**THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!!**_
The annual bow-WOW-walk is critical to funding the lifesaving mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!
_**THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!!**_
Races
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5K Trail Run
Incl. 2025 Bow-WOW-Walk T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$35.00
This is a 5K trail run. No dogs permitted for the 5K for the safety of all participants. -
Dog Walk
Incl. 2025 Bow-WOW-Walk T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$35.00
This is a fun non-competitive 5K dog walk. -
Junior Dog Walk
Incl. 2025 Bow-WOW-Walk T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$15.00
Under 18 years of age 5K Dog Walk -
Cat Napper
$40.00
This is for those that are unable to attend the event, but would still like to participate -
Kids' Dash!
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$10.00
Little legs, big hearts! Kids under 8 years of age are invited to take part in a fun 100-yard dash during our 5K event. This short, high-energy run is all about movement, smiles, and supporting animals in need with fun prizes waiting at the finish line!
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Boar's Head Resort, 200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, 22903, VA, United States
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