Get ready to run through the gardens!
Bring your favorite four-legged running partner for a trail run through garden pathways lined with blooming winter camellias.
Whether your pup is sprinting for a PR or sniffing every flower along the walk, it’s the best way to kick off the holidays together!
Bark the Halls 5K: Kick off the morning with a lively run or walk through the scenic gardens alongside your favorite pup. Tickets sold separately!
Holiday Vendors: Browse local vendors and pick up holiday treats.
Pictures with Santa: Capture a picture-perfect holiday moment with Santa and your pup.
Adoption Opportunities: Meet local rescue dogs looking for a home for the holidays.
Event Schedule
9:00 AM: 5K
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Visit Local Vendors & Adoption Area
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Pictures with Santa
Bark the Halls 5K
Date: Saturday, December 5th
Packet Pick-Up: 7:30AM at the Great Lawn
Race: 9 AM
Cost: $45
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers in both distances the following age groups:
14 and under | 15-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 | 51-60 | 61 and older
Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards.
Race Policies
Waiver Policy
All participants must sign Magnolia Plantation & Gardens’ Waiver before taking part in the event.
The waiver may be printed and brought to packet pick-up, or it can be completed on-site.
Please note that the waiver is not included in the online registration form.
Refund and Transfer Policy
Registration is non-refundable.
Trail Race Duration
The race will start at 9am.
The race course closes at 10:15am.
Trail Marking
The race course will be denoted by colored arrows, marketing tape and cones.
The Bark the Halls 5K course includes multiple surface types, featuring natural trails with uneven and varied terrain.
Trail Safety
Trails will be open to other guests at all times.
Headphones, iPods, MP3 players, and similar devices are strongly discouraged.
Communicate when passing other trail users.
No pets allowed on the course.
E-bikes and all other forms of powered transportation are prohibited.
Jogging strollers are prohibited due to the natural trails with uneven and varied terrain.
Our trails are shared with local wildlife. Please stay alert and avoid approaching or disturbing any animals.
Weather Policy
Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens reserves the right to alter/reschedule/cancel the event at any time.
Emergency Policy
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens does not conduct trail rescues.
Participants must call 911 if emergency services are needed.