If you are interested in registering for this year's Bark in the Park, please note that the registration link will send you to the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association's (PVMA) website. Bark in the Park is a charity event hosted by PVMA's charitable arm, Animal Care PA.

Animal Care PA proudly presents the 10th Annual

Bark in the Park 5K &

1-Mile Dog Walk

Sunday, October 27, City Island, Harrisburg

Run, walk or skip your way to the finish line and help us
raise money to feed and care for animals in need!

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5K RACE & 1-MILE DOG WALK

Fetch your sneakers and get ready to race or walk the 1-mile track. Both courses begin on scenic City Island, Harrisburg, PA. The USATF Certified 5K course extends to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park.

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COSTUME PARADE & CONTEST

Have even more fun on race day when you and/or your dog dress up in costume and participate in our costume contest! Prizes in several categories will be awarded to individuals, dogs, individuals with dogs, and groups.

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SPONSORSHIPS

Help us raise money to provide veterinary care for animals in need by becoming a sponsor. Your monetary donation directly helps to provide veterinary care and treatment, often life-saving, to animals in need.

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2019 SPONSORS

Top Dog Sponsor: $5,000
Hot 106.7 1057 logo NASH 93.5 LOGO 2018 Wink 104
       

Great Dane - $2,500

2019 sponsors pvma

 		  

2019 sponsors faulkner
       

Golden Retriever - $1,000
belco 2019 sponsors willowmill

hofferproperties

 shores 
 

rossmoyne 

 
       

Cocker Spaniel - $500
 AHDC cmyk centric 2019 sponsors maverickdrone   2019 sponsors smigel anderson sacks 
karns 2019 sponsors petvalu   Nestle Purina yogidog 
  mechanicsburgvet   2019 sponsors carlisle sm animal  
       

Chihuahua - $250

Boyer & Ritter, LLC

Evolve Hair & Nail Company

Graphtech

MAD Technology Solutions, LLC

PA Media Group
       

Teacup Poodle - $100

 

Apple Creek Veterinary Hospital

Benchmark Advisor Networks

Choice Communications

Lancaster Financial Group, LLC

Petplan Pet Insurance

Veterinary Medical Center of Lebanon

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THIS JUST IN!! The deadline has been extended to October 13 to be guaranteed a t-shirt when you register!

You can still register after this date, but shirts are not guaranteed.

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How much does it cost?

Online registration prices are:

Adult 5K Run $30.00
Adult 1-Mile Walk $30.00
Child 5K Run
(ages 3-11)		 $15.00
Child 1-Mile Walk
(ages 3-11)		 $15.00
If you choose to register after October 8, the prices will increase by $5. 
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All proceeds benefit Animal Care PA's core programs that feed and care for animals in need. 

Schedule of Events

7:30 am: Registration / Raffles Begin
8:45 am: 5K Run
9:00 am: 1-Mile Dog Walk
9:30 am: Costume Parade / Raffles Close
10:00 am: Awards