Ready, Set, SNIFF! 5K at BARCStoberfest

Race distances: 3.10686 Miles. Ready, Set, SNIFF! 5K at the 22nd Annual BARCStoberfest Join us for our 22nd annual BARCStoberfest, on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Baltimore's Patterson Park, and help save the lives of homeless animals at BARCS. This year, we’re putting a fresh spin on our walk event: we’ve retired the 1-Mile Walk and replaced it with a shorter, spirited Half-Mile Pet Parade—so even more pets (and their people) can join in the fun! Whether you're running the full 5K or showing off your pet’s best costume in the parade, you're making a lifesaving difference. Here’s how to take part... 5K Registration (With o