Running
5K
5 km
Start: Jun 9, 05:00 AM
Bark & Brew 5K
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About
A scenic 5K walk/run through Rochester, Michigan celebrating the start of summer, supporting Leader Dogs for the Blind and the community we serve.
Catering & aid stations
Snacks and refreshments provided at the start/finish and along the route.
Pacers
Pacemakers will be present on the course with pace flags to guide participants during the event. Target times per start wave are communicated at registration and on the race day schedule. Pacers help ensure an even, supported pace and provide an additional safety presence for runners of all abilities.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Rochester
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan32°20°
↑ 07:40
↓ 17:00
Feb33°20°
↑ 07:10
↓ 17:41
Mar42°27°
↑ 07:23
↓ 19:18
Apr53°37°
↑ 06:28
↓ 19:54
May64°48°
↑ 05:47
↓ 20:28
Jun73°59°
↑ 05:31
↓ 20:53
Jul79°65°
↑ 05:45
↓ 20:49
Aug78°64°
↑ 06:17
↓ 20:14
Sep72°58°
↑ 06:51
↓ 19:22
Oct59°47°
↑ 07:25
↓ 18:28
Nov47°36°
↑ 07:05
↓ 16:47
Dec37°27°
↑ 07:37
↓ 16:37
What's included in entry
- Event T-shirt
- Event Goodie Bag
- Timed Chip Tracking
- Finisher Medal
FAQ
Daily Schedule
Program instruction takes place from Monday through Saturday. You will have free time in the evenings and on Sundays to spend however you’d like. In the evenings, various activities will be provided by our residence services team if you wish to join. Your daily schedule might look like this: 6:30 a.m. – Park time (your dog’s bathroom break), feed and water 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast 8:15 a.m. – Park time 8:30 a.m. – Depart for morning session 11:00 a.m. – Return, park time and water dog 12:00 p.m. – Lunch 12:45 p.m. – Park time 1:00 p.m. – Depart for afternoon session 4:00 p.m. – Return, park time, and water dog 5:00 p.m. – Feed dog 5:30 p.m. – Dinner, then water your dog after dinner 8:00 p.m. – Park dog (no more water after this park) 11:00 p.m. – Quiet time
What's In Your Room
Your private room has everything you need to feel right at home: your own bathroom, full-size bed, desk and chair, small refrigerator, television, internet access, dog bed, temperature controls and direct access to a secure outdoor area. Some rooms are equipped with additional adaptive equipment.
Am I eligible?
To find out if you’re eligible, visit our Guide Dog qualifications page.
How do I know if a guide dog is right for me?
The decision to use a guide dog is a personal one based on needs, goals and lifestyles. Guide dog travel is a collaborative effort, requiring users to possess O&M skills and established daily walking routes to use and support a guide dog effectively.
What are guide dogs not trained for?
While a guide dog is a wonderful partner, it doesn’t replace your white cane as a navigational tool. There are times, places and situations where using a white cane supports walking with a guide dog or should be used in place of guide dog travel. To support teamwork, guide dog users decide when it is safe to cross a street and give directions to the guide dog to walk to the places they go. A guide dog’s primary role is to assist with obstacle avoidance, maintain straight line travel and support straight street crossings, as well as target curbs, doors and other learned objects. Our guide dogs are not trained for medical alert, street crossing decisions, personal protection, or PTSD.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:03:23 AM
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