Bulldog Bolt 5K

07/16/2026

Our 2026 Bulldog Bolt FREEDOM Edition recap video from the lens of Paul McMillan.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to Pack the Park!
This event truly is a blessing and we can't think of any better way to celebrate America than with you all in beautiful Saelens Park!

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07/09/2026

An overdue Thank You to our packet team. These ladies Pack the Packets so we can Pack the Park!

Thanks for all your help making this year’s Bulldog Bolt our most successful yet.

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07/07/2026

Our 2026 Bulldogs Bolt 5K Overall Winners:

🥇- Alexis Bartelloni (2X winner)
🥇- Aiden Ruiz (new course record)

Stay tuned for more updates and our recap video!
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07/05/2026

Powerful words from U.S. Army Veteran Tom Walsh. Thank you for helping us Honor All Who Served!

Video credit: Jeremy Ciesiel.
Thanks for capturing this moment.

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07/05/2026

Sending a special Thank You to Erik and his team at GameStar Arcade for their very generous donation to this year’s Sponsor a Vet program.

Be sure to check them out for fun games, great prizes, and did we mention the ice cream?!?

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07/04/2026

Thanks for the support today Midwest Performance Rehab. Your recovery tent came in clutch.

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Congratulations to Aaron Wise on securing the top spot in his age group at the Bulldog Bolt 5K this morning!

Midwest Performance Rehab was happy to be out at the event supporting our athletes!

07/04/2026

No Prep Tacos, Tiny’s Coffee, and the Durand Post Prom Committee are here in the park and ready for you.

Come on down!
(Ricky’s is also open all day)
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07/04/2026

Packet Pick Up is live!
Come see us in Saelens Park.

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07/04/2026

The Bulldog Bolt is about to go down!
Bring your swimsuit and enjoy these inflatable waterslides from statelinebounce.

Let’s get ready to Pack the Park!
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06/30/2026

We are officially ready to Pack the Park with 405 registered participants!

Today is the FINAL DAY to register for the 5K (closes tonight at Midnight). 1 mile registration will remain open through Friday.

Thank you all for choosing to start your 4th of July with us as we Honor All Who Served!

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Durand/July4thBulldogBolt5K
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