32nd Annual Run / Walk for the Animals!

5K & 10K Run starts at 8:30 AM
2K Walk starts at 9:45 AM

On Your Barks, Get Set, Go! Alton Baker Park goes to the dogs AGAIN! When over 1,000 dogs and their people leash up for a 10K, 5K, or 2K run/walk in the park. There's the run, the walk, canine activities, vendor booths, demonstrations, and more!

Pre-Registration is $35 for Adults (ages 13 - 64), $25 for adults aged 65+. Children age 12 and under are free (registration is required for participation in the run/walk). All registrations include a bandana. T-shirts can be purchased while supplies last.

Day-of Registration goes up $5, so be sure to register early!

Fundraise for the animals! With your help we hope to raise $100,000 to help care for over 5,500 animals in 2025.

Prizes for Bark in the Park Fundraisers and Participants

Ribbons will be given for: Fastest Male, Female, and Non-binary Runners 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Bark in the Park Leashes will be awarded to:
Fastest Furballs (top three dogs in the 5K and 10K)

Save time with pre-event packet pick-up
and in-person registration (multiple dates & locations):

Tuesday May 13th: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
All American Pet
1833 Pioneer Pkwy E, Springfield

Thursday May 15th: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
5th St. Public Market Alley, Eugene

Saturday May 17th: 3:00 - 6:00
Alton Baker Park
100 Day Island Rd., Eugene

Sunday May 18th: 7:00 AM
Alton Baker Park, 100 Day Island Rd., Eugene
Day-of packet pickup and registration opens at 7:00 AM

Because of the expected turn-out, the walk and run start at separate times:

5K & 10K Run starts at 8:30 AM
2K Walk starts at 9:45 AM

Interested in the course maps? Here they are:
10K Course
5K Course
2K Course

Click here to register