Bark in the Park 5K

Bark in the Park 5K takes place in Media, Pennsylvania, on October 24, 2026, and offers two ways to take part. The 5K run starts at 10:00 a.m., and a walk follows at 11:15 a.m. for anyone who would rather cover the ground at an easier effort. The staggered start times mean you can run the race first and still catch the walk afterwards.

The 5K is the classic entry point to road racing: long enough to reward some training, short enough that you can turn up on a few weeks of steady mileage. If you want to race it, spend the month before working on tempo running and a weekly session of short repetitions. If you are here for the atmosphere, run it by feel and use the walk as a warm-down. The 10:00 a.m. start also means you can eat a normal breakfast a couple of hours out.