Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Run Fur Fun! This event is a 5k Trail Run/Walk.
We are happy to be back in 2026 with two chip timed events this year. We will have the 5K run/walk without dogs and the 5K run/walk with dogs. Both of these events will be chip timed with medals for first, second, and third place in male and female categories. Aid and water stations are positioned along the trail. This is a family-friendly and kid-friendly event and the trail is stroller-friendly.
Packet pick-up and late registration will be at Midland City Forest -- Friday May 1, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturday May 2, 7:30 am -8:45 am for timed race without dogs and 9:00 am with dogs.
Runners and walkers are encouraged to bring their canine companions and celebrate the special human-animal bond! Runners and walkers without dogs are also encouraged to come participate in the fun! Children 6 and under can run/walk for FREE! This is a stroller friendly course.
Event T-shirts and other goodies for the runners/walkers will be guaranteed to those who register before April 20, 2026.
All proceeds from this special fundraiser will directly benefit Great Lakes Bay Animal Society’s goal of providing quality care for animals in transition to their forever homes.
Join fellow runners on April 27, 2024 for the Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Midland.
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Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk WITHOUT DOGS
Pre-registration: $30 (through Oct. 13, 2022). T-shirt guarantee cut off April 14, 2024 Day of registration $35 Participants 6 years of age & under, with a paid adult, do not have to pay registration fees. Strollers are welcome.
Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk WITH DOGS
Pre-registration: $30 (through Oct 13, 2022). T-shirt guarantee cut off April 14, 2024 Day of registration $35 Participants 6 years of age & under, with a paid adult, do not have to pay registration fees. Strollers are welcome.
Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk Virtual Challenge
Pre-registration: $30 (through October 13, 2022). T-shirt guarantee cut off April 14, 2024. Day of registration $35 Day of registration available until 12:00pm Participants 6 years of age & under, with a paid adult, do not have to pay registration fees. Strollers are welcome. We are happy to keep our virtual challenge "design your own event" again this year. Sign up for the virtual challenge and run/walk the course in Midland City Forest any time after the timed races start. We will leave the course set up until 12:00pm on Saturday. Or run/walk a course of your choice. Submit your times on our website to share with friends and family. The virtual challenge event will not be an officially timed event and medals will not be given for places. Entrants will receive a t-shirt and bandana. This is a fun challenge for those who want to participate to help our cause.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Midland in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Midland
Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk takes place in Midland, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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