This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details and to register for the Run the 502.
Now in its 22nd year, Bark in the Park is ACS’ longest-running annual event–and it’s bigger and better than ever! The day kicks off with a professionally timed 5K or a more leisurely 1-mile Woof Walk, where participants are welcome to walk, jog, stroll, or run through the scenic trails of The Parklands of Floyds Fork, Beckley Creek Park.
As soon as the race beings, the festivities continue with a lively family-friendly festival featuring pet-friendly vendors, live entertainment, an exciting interactive lure course for dogs, costume contests, kids’ activities, our beloved Pet of the Year contest and so much more!
Make sure you stick around for the Festival after the race!
COURSE MAP
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-Race Packet Pickup Friday, September 26th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. at the at the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Pavilion in Beckley Creek Park - 1401 Beckley Creek Parkway, Louisville, KY 40245. at the start/finish area of the race.
AWARDS
Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates to top three male and female overall ($50/$40/$30) plus top three ($30/$20/$15) in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over in the 5k.
VIRTUAL RUN
A virtual race is a race that can be run or walked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on a treadmill or track. You get to run your own race, at your own pace. Virtual runners not eligible for awards.