In 22 days · Sat, Aug 1, 2026
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Saturday, August 1st, 2026
1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville NC
5K
About this race
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
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New! Official Bark & Bolt Finisher Medal
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Youth pricing available: $25 early/$30 late
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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.
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