Fall is absolutely PAWSOME with TWO races to benefit animal rescue organizations.  The Bark in the Park 5k and Woof Walk on September 30th benefits The Animal Care Society and the Pupkin Spice 5k on October 28th benefits Mispits and Friends Rescue.  You can help both organzations, save and earn a bonus Finisher Medal. 

Introducing the Pawsome Pairing!  Enter and finish both races, and earn a bonus Finisher Medal. 

 BARK IN THE PARK 5K AND WOOF WALK

Join us for our 2oth annual Bark in the Park! Bark in the Park is a timed 5k Woof Walk & Run held this September 30th, 2023 at Seneca Park.

Participate in the thrilling 5K race, or simply enjoy the festivities with your family, including games, food, and entertainment for all ages. Come together with fellow pet lovers and make unforgettable memories at this spectacular event, all while supporting a great cause. Mark your calendars and get ready for a paw-some time at Bark in the Park!

All runners will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and fun wag bag with lots of goodies from our sponsors. Benefiting the lifesaving work we do; you won't want to miss out on all the fun!

This year's festival will have over 35 vendor booths, amazing raffles, a lure course for your pup to enjoy, and we will be providing FREE VACCINES to our canine friends!

You'll have a "howling" good time at the 2023 Pupkin Spice 5k!  

Join us at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park for a fun filled fall morning of costumes, pets, dog treats and coffee!   We will be waiting for you at the finish line with a hot cup of coffee and treat for your pet!

We have a new charity partner this year, Mispits and Friends Rescue. 

The Mission of MisPits & Friends is to provide a temporary safe haven for all dogs: All breeds, big and small, puppies and adults, fluffy and bald, differently-abled -- we help them all.

We aspire to bring people and dogs together.  Together, we create a family.

Race entry includes:

• Gender specific, short sleeve Pupkin Spice tech shirt
• Packet mailing for $10.00 - must be registered by 10/10/21 (packet mailing included in virtual registration)
• Finisher certificate with time and place
• Free bandana for your pet (while supplies last)
• Pet Parade and Costume Contest with awards

Costume Contest Awards for:

• Best Costume
• Most Original Costume
• Best Couple Costume
• Best Family/Group Costume
• Best Runner/Stroller Costume
• Fastest Costume Runner 5k
• Best Human/Pet Look-a-Like
• Best Human/Pet Costume Couple
• Best Pet Costume
• Funniest Pet Costume
• Most Original Pet Costume
• Scariest Pet Costume
• Best Pet "Tolerating a Clearly-Incredibly-Annoying-To-Wear" Costume