The 2026 Bark & Brew 5K takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT starting from 400 Water Street in Rochester, Michigan, USA. This scenic run through Downtown Rochester, presented by Chief Financial Credit Union in partnership with Leader Dogs for the Blind, features a 5K course guiding runners through Rochester Municipal Park along Paint Creek and the Paint Creek Trail, followed by a post-race party at Rochester Mills Beer Company with complimentary beverages, food, music, and a large finisher medal.
| Registration Package | Includes | Start Location | Finish Location | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K VIP Package (In-Person) – V.I.PAW – limited to 400 registrants | 2026 branded pint glass, Velour Fingertip Sport Towel, race bib, shirt, medal, post-race beverage/food coupon | 400 Water Street, Rochester, MI | Near Rochester Mills Beer Company, Rochester, MI | 09:00 |
| 5K Basic Package (In-Person) | Race t-shirt, large medal, race bib, post-race beverage/food coupon | 400 Water Street, Rochester, MI | Near Rochester Mills Beer Company, Rochester, MI | 09:00 |
| Virtual 5K | Race t-shirt, large medal, race bib, shipping | Participant's choice | Participant's choice | Self-managed |
Event Logistics and Participant Information:
Route and Atmosphere:
Bark & Brew 5K 2026 in Downtown Rochester, Michigan – a scenic run through Rochester Municipal Park and Paint Creek Trail – features a post-race party with complimentary beverages and food, live DJ, finisher medals, and all proceeds supporting Leader Dogs for the Blind's free programs for people who are blind or have low vision.
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$28.74
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$39.44
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$44.79
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Rochester.
Learn more about the host city, Rochester.
Rochester is a city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is about 20 miles due north of Detroit. Settlers arrived in what is now Rochester in 1817, making it the oldest settlement in Oakland County. Rochester was incorporated as a village in 1869 and became a city in 1966.
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