Bulldogs On The Run 5K & Bark

Orangeburg, USA

Expected October 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

Distance

5km

Terrain

Road

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Bulldogs On The Run 5K & Bark takes over downtown Orangeburg, South Carolina, on a late-October Saturday morning. Runners cover a 3.1 mile 5K through the streets of the Garden City on a paved city course, while walkers and runners in the Bark follow a one mile out-and-back route along the outskirts of the 5K. Both distances start from the same address in the downtown area. The 5K is chip timed by Simply Timing using RM Timing Systems, the finish line hosts a medical tent, and FADE (Forever and A Day Experience) provides live entertainment at the start and finish. Proceeds support students attending South Carolina State University.

Downtown Orangeburg 5K route through the Garden City
One mile out-and-back Bark route along the outskirts of the 5K
Live entertainment from FADE at the start and finish line
Custom finisher medal for every 5K finisher

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Downtown Orangeburg, South Carolina. The 5K and the Bark share the same starting address

Finish

Finish line area in downtown Orangeburg, with a medical tent located at the finish line

Terrain

Paved city streets through the downtown area of Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Route

A 3.1 mile course that runs through the downtown area of Orangeburg, the Garden City. Both the 5K and the Bark start from the same address in the downtown area.

Race Day

Packet pickup on race morning runs from 6:30am to 7:05am, followed by the 5K and the Bark. The 5K is chip timed and medals are handed out at the finish line. FADE provides entertainment at the start and finish line, and a medical tent is available at the finish.

Good to know

What you get

Disposable timing tag for all 5K participants, collected at packet pickup

Live entertainment by FADE (Forever and A Day Experience) at the start and finish line

Age group and overall awards for the 5K

Finisher medalYes. All Bulldogs On The Run 5K participants receive a custom finisher medal after crossing the finish line.

Finisher t-shirtEvery participant who signs up by October 5, 2026 receives a t-shirt. 5K participants receive a multi-blend t-shirt and Bark participants receive a cotton t-shirt. Shirts are ordered according to the sizes given during online registration, and size switching is not possible under any circumstances.

Chip timingYes. The event is timed by Simply Timing using RM Timing Systems. All 5K participants are timed and collect their disposable timing tag during packet pickup.

PrizesYes. Awards go to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for male and female runners. Age groups are 0-17, 17-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.

On the day

ParkingParking details will be provided at a later date. Participants are asked to please arrive in time to park.

First aid on courseA medical tent is located at the finish line for emergencies or any medical needs.

Before you enter

RefundsRegistration fees are non-refundable, and registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events or years. Bib transfers are available for a $15 fee through runsignup.com, which handles the transfer, with payment arranged directly between the two people involved.

TransfersEvent registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events or years. Bib transfers are allowed for a $15 fee through runsignup.com, with the site handling the transfer; the two parties arrange payment between themselves.

If the race is cancelledIf the race is cancelled due to inclement weather there are neither refunds nor transfers. No refunds are issued for any cancellation.

Bad weatherRaces are held rain or shine unless Bulldogs On The Run determines conditions are too dangerous. That decision is made on race weekend or race day by Bulldogs On The Run together with local law enforcement officials, in line with USA Track & Field recommendations. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, the organisers reserve the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any or all portions of the race.

Collecting your numberYes. You are able to pick up packets for friends and family members as well as your own.

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