Bulldog Bolt 5K / 1 Mile Pet Walk

🐾 Get Ready to Bolt!

The Bulldog Bolt 5K is Back for Year 4 – Friday, July 4, 2025!

Lace up those running shoes, grab your four-legged sidekick, and join us for the Bulldog Bolt 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Friday, July 4, 2025, at beautiful Saelens Park in Durand, IL! Whether you’re gunning for a PR or just enjoying a patriotic jog (Pomeranian-in-arms and all), this is YOUR race to celebrate Independence Day in style!

🎉 Why You Can’t Miss It!

• Scenic course: Dog-friendly course through the heart of Saelens Park
• Hydration stations: To keep you & your pup cool and hydrated
• Exclusive T-Shirt: 2025 Bulldog Bolt T-Shirt & Finisher Medal (Register before June 10 to guarantee yours!)
• Vendor Village: Packed with local favorites & fun surprises

All proceeds: Benefit Durand’s 4th of July Festival!

📅 Race Day Details

• Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Start & Finish Line: Saelens Park, Durand, IL
• Day-of Packet Pick-Up: Starts at 7:00 AM at the race site

This event, hosted by Anytime Fitness Durand in partnership with DARTS (Durand Area Retailers, Trades & Services), is more than just a race—it’s a community celebration. Your participation fuels the magic of the Durand 4th of July Festival, bringing family, friends, and neighbors together for an unforgettable holiday experience!

🎆 Even More 4th of July Fun!

Check out the Durand 4th of July Festival, featuring the legendary Street Dance on Thursday, July 3, 2025! Gates open at 6:30 PM—you won’t want to miss this one!

📦 Early Packet Pick-Up

Pick up your race packet: On Thursday, July 3, from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM at the Street Dance in front of Anytime Fitness.

🐶 Join Us!

Let’s make 2025 the biggest, best Bulldog Bolt yet! Thank you to our incredible community for making this event possible—we can’t wait to run, celebrate, and make new memories with YOU! See you at the starting line!

📲 Stay Connected & Get Race-Ready!

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Special Thank You to all of our 4th of July Festival sponsors. This event is not possible without the generous support of the awesome area businesses that make events like this such an amazing place to call home!

Register here!