Bark in the Park Marks 20 Years With Community Run

The 20th anniversary of Bark in the Park brought runners, dogs, and community supporters together on Saturday, May 16, for a 5K and fun run celebrating “making every step count for the animals” at the Churchill Animal Protection Society.

The event drew fifty‑two entries, with participants and their K-9 companions starting and finishing at the Rafter 3C Complex. Each runner received a number and a commemorative T-shirt before completing two laps around the venue's perimeter. Organizers moved the run to the Rafter 3C Complex this year to improve safety for both runners and their dogs.

The City of Fallon and Tedford Tire and Auto Service sponsored the celebration, which is the fifth in a monthly series marking America’s 250th anniversary. Vendors lined the area, including the Greenwave Food Truck, Revel and Roam Cocktail Company, Salty Paws Doggie Ice Cream Truck, dog apparel booths, and other local businesses.

Volunteers and CAPS members helped guide racers, manage the course, and highlight adoptable animals. The event continued its long tradition of supporting CAPS programs and bringing the community together in support of local pets.