Alton Baker Park goes to the dogs when Greenhill Humane Society’s 33rd Annual Bark in the Park returns on Sunday, May 17th. This annual dog-friendly event is set to draw over 1,000+ people and their pups and is one of Greenhill’s biggest fundraisers, with the shelter’s goal to raise $100,000 to help care for over 5,500 animals in 2026.

“This year is shaping up to be one of our best,” says Kelly Fleischmann, Greenhill’s Outreach and Events Manager. “We’re so excited to see the community come out with their dogs to have fun and support animals and our neighbors in need. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time, but you won’t want to miss it!”

Festivities of Bark in the Park include a 2K, 5K, 10K run or walk, a new “Fast and Furless 5K” for runners without dogs, canine activities, vendor booths, human and dog food options, demonstrations, contests, prizes, and more. Bark in the Park is the largest pet event in the Southern Willamette Valley and one of the largest run/walks in Eugene. Runners can participate as an individual with or without a dog and start or join a team. Bark in the Park is a professionally chip-timed race through Eclectic Edge Racing.

Participants are encouraged to fundraise. 100% of donations help animals in need. For perspective:

• Every $5 raised can help feed an animal for a day.
• Every $15 raised can help provide a microchip for a companion animal.
• Every $35 raised can help provide vaccines.
• Every $75 raised can help provide a spay or neuter surgery.

This year, Greenhill hopes to raise $100,000. The shelter relies on donations and grants for much of its funding, which is used for a variety of services and resources for the animals and the community.  Greenhill’s programs include adoption services, humane education, a Community Pet Pantry, domestic violence assistance, senior assistance, pet retention assistance, spay/neuter programs, disaster response, volunteer opportunities, and foster care opportunities.

Event details:

Register and learn more about Bark in the Park here (www.green-hill.org/bark). 

When: Sunday, May 17, 2026, activities begin at 7 a.m. with festivities concluding at 12 p.m.

Where: Alton Baker Park

Price: Pre-registration until Saturday, May 16

• Adults (13-64) are $35
• Seniors (65+) are $25
• Children 12 and under are free to register

Registration fees include a doggie bandana. Event t-shirts can be purchased for $20 while supplies last.

Day-of Registration

• Adults (13-64) are $40
• Seniors (65+) are $30
• Children 12 and under register for free

Fundraising Registration (raising money but not participating in the event) is free.

To learn more about Greenhill Humane Society and Bark in the Park, visit www.green-hill.org/bark.