Bulldogs On The Run 5K & Bark

Event Overview

• Event Name: Bulldogs On The Run 5K & Bark
• Date: October 24, 2026
• Location: TBD, Orangeburg, SC
• URL: Visit Race Page

Excitement in Orangeburg

• Vibrant City: The city of Orangeburg will be a hotbed for excitement, energy and enthusiasm.
• Annual Event: Join us for the 6th Annual Bulldogs on the Run 5K & Bark.
• Purpose: The mission of the event is to promote health and fitness, while providing financial support to students attending South Carolina State University.
• Course Details: The 5K is a 3.1 mile course that will occur in the downtown area of the Garden City.

Bark Event Details

• Bark Route: The Bark is a 1.0 mile out-and-back route that will stretch along the outskirts of the 5K route.
• Starting Address: The starting address is the same as the 5K, listed above.

Packet Pick Up

• Times: You will be able to pick up packets for friends and family.
• Date: Friday, October 23 (5:00pm - 7:30pm, TBD)
• Event Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (6:30am - 7:05am, TBA)

T-Shirts

• Eligibility: Every participant that signs up by October 5, 2026 will receive a t-shirt.
• 5K Shirts: 5K participants will receive a multi-blend t-shirt.
• Bark Shirts: Bark participants will be the recipient of a cotton t-shirt.
• Size Policy: Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!

T-Shirt Sizes

• Youth Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
• Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large, XXXX-Large

Medals

• Finishers: All Bulldogs On The Run 5K participants will receive a custom finisher medal after crossing the finish line.

5K Pricing

• 10/19 - 01/31: $40
• 2/1 - 4/30: $45
• 5/1 - 7/31: $50
• 8/1 - 10/24: $55

Bark Run Pricing

• 10/19 - 01/31: $30
• 2/1 - 4/30: $35
• 5/1 - 7/31: $40
• 8/1 - 10/24: $45

21 and Under Pricing

• 5K: $25
• Bark Walk: $25

5K Awards and Age Groups

• Awards: 1st Place, 2nd & 3rd place for Male and Female
• Age Groups: Age groups will be 0-17, 17-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Timing

• Partnership: We have partnered with Simply Timing to time this year's event.
• Timing System: Using RM Timing Systems, all 5K participants will be timed.
• Tag: Participants will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up.

Refunds and Transfers

• Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Transfer Restrictions: Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.

Medic/First Aid

• Location: There will be a medical tent located at the finish line in case of emergency or any medical needs.

Weather Policy

• Races Held: The races will be held, rain or shine, unless Bulldogs On The Run determines that conditions are too dangerous.
• Decision Authority: This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Bulldogs On The Run and local law enforcement officials.
• Cancellation Policy: If the race is canceled due to inclement weather there will be neither refunds nor transfers.
• Right Reserved: Bulldogs On The Run reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.

Parking

• Arrival: PLEASE arrive in time to park.
• Details: Parking details will be provided at a later date.

Entertainment

• Live Performance: We are so excited to have FADE (Forever and A Day Experience) at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!

Bib-Transfers

• Transfer Policy: While we do not offer refunds, we do allow for bib transfers.
• Transfer Fee: Bib transfers can be completed for a $15 fee through our site at runsignup.com.
• Recipient Agreement: Those who transfer their bibs will have to work out any payment agreement with the recipient on their own.