Bulldogs On The Run 5K & Bark

Bulldogs On The Run 5K & Bark is held in Orangeburg, South Carolina, on October 24, 2026, with the 5K and the shorter one-mile Bark both starting at 7:30 a.m. The event promotes health and fitness while supporting students at South Carolina State University. Participants receive shirts, 5K finishers get medals, and there are age-group awards, professional timing and medical support on site.

An early gun is a real advantage in South Carolina, where the temperature climbs quickly even in late October, so use the cool hour and be at the line warmed up rather than still stretching. Choose your distance in advance, since both start together: the mile suits families and anyone easing into racing, while the 5K rewards four to six weeks of consistent running with one faster session each week. Even pacing through the middle mile is what usually decides a 5K.