Bark in the Park 5k

A race for all dogs' health

Bring your favorite furry friend

Bark in the Park will get you out-and-about in Central Park while also supporting an organization working every day to help all dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Why participate:

You can join the race in-person or virtually
Every registration benefits canine health
Walk with your family, run with your dog, skip with your friend - just join the fun for the sake of dogs' health!

The Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center Bark in The Park 5k, presented by Purina Cornell CHAMP, Canine Healthy Aging & Mobility Program, is a non-competitive, family-friendly and inclusive 5K in Central Park, NYC.

Participants of all abilities are encouraged to join. Those who are unable to participate can still advance canine health by donating. Every registration and donation will go to benefit our mission of improving the lives of dogs, helping them lead longer, healthier and happier lives.

Location

Central Park, Naumburg Bandshell - South of the 72nd Street Transverse

There will be multiple tents located in the Mall area just West of the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. The Naumburg Bandshell is South of the 72nd Street Transverse (and south of the Fountain and the Boathouse).

From the East Side, enter on 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue and stay on the 72nd Street Transverse (past Central Park Drive) until you see the Naumburg Bandshell (South of the Fountain).

From the West Side, enter on 67th Street or 72nd Street and Central Park West and keep walking East to the Naumburg Bandshell.

Research

The potential for advancements in canine health research is greater than ever.

Cornell University has a long history of game-changing contributions in canine health. From vaccine development of the canine parvovirus, to genomic research addressing blindness in dogs. More than half of the vaccines routinely administered by veterinarians to keep your dog healthy were developed at Cornell. Over the years, these discoveries have saved the lives of millions of our canine companions.

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Outreach

Trusted health information for your dog from experts at Cornell.

We strive to be the most-trusted and frequently consulted resource for high quality, up-to-date information regarding canine health in the world. Our veterinary experts work tirelessly to populate our website and to provide in depth information to address your dog's health. Health topics pull from the insights of clinical staff and faculty who are treating pets and conducting research every day to better serve our canine companions.

Engagement

Our canine companions are part of our family. We get such a short time with them, we want to do all that we can to ensure they are living into their prime, and enjoying a quality of life that allows them to run, play and paw with the best of them.

We seek to engage with dog owners and enthusiasts by making researchers more accessible, research more relatable and more actionable. We will work with you to identify ways that you can be involved from participating in clinical trials to citizen scientist initiatives.

Researching a new treatment for elbow arthritis with clinical trial.

– Dr. Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, DACVS, section chief of small animal surgery, professor of orthopedic surgery

Focused on understanding the genetics underlying traits and diseases of veterinary species, especially canine, feline and equine.

– Dr. Jessica Hayward, Ph.D., senior research associate in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and at the Cornell Veterinary Biobank

Researching an alternative treatment for oral cancer with fewer negative side effects for canine patients.

– Dr. Santiago Peralta, DVM, DAVDC, associate professor, Section of Dentistry and Oral Surgery