5K-9 | Bark in the Park

The 5K-9/Bark in the Park event is a 5K, 1 Mile Health Walk/Run and Kiddie Dash on April 27 (Raindate April 28) at Harry Wright Lake in Manchester for dog lovers and their pets. 100% of the proceeds go directly to American Rescue Dog and the Lakehurst-Manchester Rotary Club. This event is DOG- FRIENDLY, so runners/walkers may participate with their dogs. Enjoy a post-race awards ceremony with team and individual plaques to top finishers. After the 5K-9 event, don’t miss out on Bark in the Park. Bark in the Park is a fundraising event featuring local vendors, dog games and activities, training demos and more.

Entry Fees: 5K – $25 Pre-registered by April 15; $35 after & day of race
1 Mile – $10 Pre-registered by April 15; $15 after & day of race
Kiddie Dash – FREE, Ages 2-11 – No registration required (Awards for all participants)

Check In/Registration: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM at Harry Wright Lake

Race Times: 1 Mile – 9:00 AM
5K – 9:30 AM
Kiddie Dash – Immediately after 5K

Awards Ceremony following the Kiddie Dash
Overall Team Challenge – Team raising the most money will get dog of choice featured on logo for the following year

5K – Top male & female with dog and w/o dog overall

Course: Flat fast 5K course through beautiful Harry Wright Lake.

Race Amenities: Custom designed shirts (adult sizes only) and doggie bags guaranteed to pre-registrants and to post registrants while supplies last.

To start a Team or sign up for the event:

Would you like to be a vendor? Download our Vendor Registration form here.