Bulldog Bolt 5K / 1 Mile Pet Walk

🐾🇺🇸 Get Ready to Bolt! The Bulldog Bolt 5K Returns for Year 5 – Saturday, July 4, 2026! 🇺🇸🐾

2026 Theme: Honoring All Who Served

Lace up your running shoes, grab your four-legged sidekick, and join us for the 5th Annual Bulldog Bolt 5K & 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at beautiful Saelens Park in Durand, Illinois.

This year’s event carries a special mission: Honoring All Who Served . The Bulldog Bolt proudly recognizes the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and the sacrifices they have made for our country.

🇺🇸 All U.S. military veterans are invited to participate in the 2026 Bulldog Bolt FREE of charge.

To support this effort, participants and supporters are encouraged to “Sponsor a Vet” by donating $15, which helps cover the cost of a veteran’s finisher shirt and commemorative medal. It’s a small gesture of appreciation for those who have given so much.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with family, or running alongside a veteran you’re proud to support, the Bulldog Bolt is about community, gratitude, and celebrating Independence Day together.

Why You Can’t Miss It!

🇺🇸 - Honoring All Who Served – Free race entry for all U.S. military veterans

🐾 - Scenic, dog-friendly course through the heart of Saelens Park

🇺🇸 - Exclusive 2026 Bulldog Bolt T-Shirt & Finisher Medal

🐾 - Sponsor a Vet Program – Donate $15 to honor a veteran participant

🇺🇸 - All proceeds benefit the Durand 4th of July Festival

Register before June 15 to guarantee your official 2026 Bulldog Bolt shirt and finisher medal.

Race Day Details

📅 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM

📍 Start & Finish Line: Saelens Park – Durand, Illinois

📦 Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Begins at 6:30 AM at the race site

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