The Fast & The Furriest
Saturday, November 7
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Saturday, November 7
4125 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, FL
Saturday, November 7
4125 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, FL
The Fast & The Furriest 5K
Benefiting Gulf Coast Humane Society
Edison Mall, November 7th - 8am
Join us for The Fast & The Furriest, a dog-friendly 5K supporting the incredible work of Gulf Coast Humane Society! This year’s race will be held at Edison Mall in Fort Myers and will feature a fun morning of running, walking, wagging tails, and giving back.
5K Run/Walk Enjoy our chip-timed 5K course through and around Edison Mall. Whether you're running for a personal best or walking with your pup, all paces are welcome!
Packet Pickup: JD Sports at Edison Mall Friday, November 6th 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Race Day Packet Pickup: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Bring Your Dog!
The Fast & The Furriest is dog-friendly, so bring your well-behaved, leashed pup along for the fun! Water will be available for both people and pets throughout the course.
Pre & Post-Race Stretch
Get ready to move and recover after the race with a pre-race warm-up and post-race cool-down led by Club Pilates.
Local Vendors & Food
Make a morning of it! Local vendors and food trucks will be on-site before and after the race. Grab a bite to fuel up before you run, or stick around afterward to refuel, shop, and check out what our community partners have to offer.
What You Get:
Race T-shirt (shirt sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after October 27) Finisher medal Swag bag Chip-timed 5K Pre-race warm-up and post-race cool-down with Club Pilates Awards for top finishers
ALL for a Cause
Proceeds from The Fast & The Furriest benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society and help provide care, shelter, medical services, and other lifesaving support for animals in our community. Every registration helps make a difference!
Additional Safety & Consideration Guidelines
To help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone, please observe the following:
Standard Leashes Only: Retractable leashes are not permitted. Leashes must be no longer than 6 feet. One Dog Per Participant: Each runner or walker may bring one dog. Well-Behaved Dogs Only: Dogs should be comfortable around crowds, other dogs, and loud noises. Vaccinations: Dogs must be current on rabies and core vaccinations. No Aggressive Dogs: Dogs displaying aggressive behavior may be asked to leave the event. Clean Up After Your Dog: Please bring bags and clean up after your pet. Poop bags will also be available on-site.
Hydration Stations: Water will be available for both people and pets throughout the course.
Whether you're running, walking, or bringing your best four-legged friend along for the morning, The Fast & The Furriest is a fun way to get moving and support Gulf Coast Humane Society!
Event Staff Reserves the Right to Remove Any Participant (Human or Canine): If safety becomes a concern, we may ask a participant to step away from the event area.
5K
1 mile