6th Annual "SUPER" Fast & the Furriest 5k & 1 Mile Walk
About this race
PLACE
King Jack Park
555 S Main St
Webb City, MO US 64870
DESCRIPTION
"SUPER" Fast & Furriest, Joplin Drift 5K / 1-Mile Run & Walk
It’s time to suit up, lace up, and unleash your inner SUPERHERO—for animals in need! 🐾💪Superhero Sprint – Capes encouraged
Join the Joplin Humane Society on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the 6th Annual Fast & the Furriest, Joplin Drift 5K/1M, happening at the beautiful King Jack Park in Webb City.
Whether you’re a seasoned speedster, a casual crusader, or a dog-loving sidekick, this event is for animal lovers and athletes of all kinds!
⏱️ Professional race timing by Runaround Running & Lifestyles
🐕 All experience levels welcome—including well-socialized dogs on standard leashes
🚫 No retractable leashes, please
🏁 CHOOSE YOUR RACE
🦸♀️ Fast & the Furriest – Joplin Drift 5K (3.1 miles)
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Entry Fee: $30
Includes:
· Finishers Award
· Official Race Bib
· Special Gift for the first 50 dogs
5K Awards:
· Top Overall Male & Female Finishers
· Top 3 Owner/Dog Teams
· Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:
9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+
· No duplicate awards
🐕🦺 The Fuzzy Fun Walk – 1 Mile
A heroic group walk around the lake!
Walk Start: 8:30 AM
Entry Fee: $20
Includes:
· 1-mile fun walk with or without your leashed canine companion
· Special Gifts for the first 50 dogs
· Baby joggers & strollers welcome
🌍 Virtual 5K
Entry Fee: $35
Run or walk anytime, anywhere—be a hero on your own schedule!
· Includes finisher gift (mailed the week after the race)
👕 Want a “SUPER” Race Day Shirt?
Add one at registration! Must order by April 15th
💥 $15 per T-shirt
➕ $3 for sizes 2XL–3XL
🎉 Post-Race Celebration
Stick around for a superpowered celebration with:
🎶 Music
🎯 Games
🍔 Food Truck
📸 Official race photos by Stewart Kay Photography
☔ Rain or shine
❌ Sorry, no refunds
❤️ Run for a Cause
This is a charity event, and 100% of proceeds support the Joplin Humane Society.
Thank you for being a hero for animals in our community!
🐾 Well-socialized dogs on standard leashes are welcome and encouraged (NO retractable leashes).
Race results can be found at Runaroundrunning.com
Join fellow runners on May 6, 2023 for the 6th Annual "SUPER" Fast & the Furriest 5k & 1 Mile Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Webb City.
Pick your distance
Running
The Fast and The Furriest, Joplin Drift 5K
Pre-Race Day: Packet Pick-up will be between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Joplin Humane Society located at 140 E . Emperor Ln, Joplin, MO. Race Day: Packet Pick-up will begin at 7:00 am at the pavilion at King Jack Park.
The Fast and The Furriest, Joplin Drift: Virtual Race
Walking
The Fast and The Furriest, Joplin Drift: 1 Mile Fun Walk
Pre-Race Day: Packet Pick-up will be between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Joplin Humane Society located at 140 E . Emperor Ln, Joplin, MO. Race Day: Packet Pick-up will begin at 7:00 am at the pavilion at King Jack Park.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Webb City in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Webb City
6th Annual "SUPER" Fast & the Furriest 5k & 1 Mile Walk takes place in Webb City, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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