Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 mile & 100 meter

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From iDaph Events

  • Date Sat 1st August 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Hendersonville, Henderson
  • Price $40.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for a paws-itively delightful day at the 4th Annual Bark & Bolt Races, hosted by iDaph Events on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in beautiful Hendersonville, North Carolina! This exciting event at Patton Park is designed for both humans and their furry friends, offering a variety of race distances including a 5K, a 1-mile run, and the ever-popular 100-Meter Paw Pursuit. This year, every registered participant will earn a special Bark & Bolt finisher medal, making your achievement even more memorable!

Join the fun as you celebrate community and canine companionship! After the races, don't miss the Top Dog Contest and the Bark in the Park Dog Fair, featuring local pet-friendly vendors and community partners. iDaph Events is proud to partner with Blue Ridge Humane Society to support rescue efforts and help pups find loving homes. With youth pricing available and new features like a Bike Corral option, there’s something for everyone at this heartwarming event. So gather your family and friends—both two-legged and four-legged—and make some unforgettable memories at Bark & Bolt this August!

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 mile & 100 meter

Sat 1st August 2026

A woman in athletic wear runs on a paved trail, smiling and waving, while holding a leash attached to a small dog. Other runners and dogs are visible in the background near trees and a wooden fence.

Organiser's Description

Ready, Set… WOOF! 🐾
Join us at Patton Park on Saturday, August 1 for the 4th Annual Bark & Bolt Races, presented by Hunter Subaru, in Hendersonville.

This family and pup-friendly morning celebration features something for everyone — two-legged and four-legged alike.

Choose from the Bark & Bolt 5K or One Mile, and have the option to join in the crowd-favorite 100-Meter Paw Pursuit. New for 2026, all registered participants will earn a Bark & Bolt finisher medal, making this year’s event extra special!

After the races, stick around for the Top Dog Contest and Bark in the Park Dog Fair, featuring local, pet-friendly vendors and community partners.

We’re proud to partner with Blue Ridge Humane Society, helping support rescue efforts and connect more pups with loving homes.

New & Noteworthy for 2026:
New! Official Bark & Bolt Finisher Medal
Youth pricing available: $25 early/$30 late
Youth-sized race tee options
New! Bike Corral option — ride your bike to the event and earn a fun thank-you incentive!

Whether you’re running with your dog, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines, Bark & Bolt is all about community, connection, and celebrating our love for dogs. Come make a morning of it — and help us make tails wag all across Hendersonville.

Races

  • Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile & 100 Meter

    $40.00

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1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791-2308, United States

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