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

Contest Categories:

• Overall Best in Show

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Individual (human or dog)

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Duo (human/dog)

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Group (humans/dogs)

Prizes awarded following the race and walk

Guidelines and Rules for Participation:

• Entries MUST contain at least one animal; people are optional.
• Participants MUST be registered for Bark in the Park (5K Race or the 1-Mile Dog Walk).

Cancellation Policy
If the in-person event must be cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the limitations set on public gatherings, all registrations will automatically be converted to the virtual event.

Want to judge the contest? Do you have a suggestion for a judge? 

We are always looking for judges to help out with our costume parade & contest.