13th Annual bow-WOW-walk
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Charlottesville, Virginia
- Price $10.00 - $40.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 13th Annual bow-WOW-walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the beautiful Charlottesville, Albemarle! This vibrant event is the perfect opportunity for families and dog lovers to come together and celebrate community spirit while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors. Participants can take part in a competitive 5k trail run or let the little ones join in the excitement with the Kids Dash for racers under 8 years old.
The bow-WOW-walk promises an array of activities, including dog contests, vendors, face painting, food trucks, and thrilling raffles, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Best of all, your participation supports the lifesaving mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, helping to improve the lives of animals in need. Don't miss out on this family-friendly, dog-forward celebration – rain or shine, it’s going to be a fantastic day!
The bow-WOW-walk promises an array of activities, including dog contests, vendors, face painting, food trucks, and thrilling raffles, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Best of all, your participation supports the lifesaving mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, helping to improve the lives of animals in need. Don't miss out on this family-friendly, dog-forward celebration – rain or shine, it’s going to be a fantastic day!
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, face paint, 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 (11:45AM EDT)
$35.00
This is a fun community dog walk. -
Junior Dog Walk
Incl. 2025 Bow-WOW-Walk T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (11:45AM EDT)
$20.00
Under 18 years of age 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 (11:00AM 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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