The Fast & The Furriest
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
4125 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
4125 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
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: Coming Soon!
Race Day 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 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