Bartoberfest 5K

Join us for our Barktoberfest 5K Run to support your local shelter, Central Texas Tails of Hope! This will be a chip-timed event. Sign up today

The Details

What: A chip-timed 5k run

Where: Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park

When: 8:30am Saturday October 24th, 2026

Every entrant gets a medal! Prizes for winners. Note that 5K = 3.1 miles.

Register by 10pm on September 27th to be guaranteed a race shirt! After September 27th, race shirts are first-come, first-served.

Packet pick up will be available onsite day-of starting at 7:30am.

Note: This 5k is part of Central Texas SPCA’s Barktoberfest festival. A 1-mile fun walk, festival, and costume contests for both kids and dogs are offered at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Saturday October 17th. Please see https://www.centraltexasspca.org/barktoberfest for details! We’d love to see you on both dates!

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FAQ

What divisions will there be?
- 12 & under, 13-19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60+
Who gets prizes?
- Overall male, female, and runner-with-dog will win a take-home prize
- Winners of each division/gender combo will get an additional medal