"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
Pick your distance
Running
"Super" Fast and The Furriest 5k
Pre-Race Day: Packet Pick-up will be between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026 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 5k Virtual Race
Walking
The Fast and The Furriest 1 Mile Walk
Pre-Race Day: Packet Pick-up will be between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026 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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Webb City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 8:08 PM local time (CDT) in Webb City on May 2, 2026 — 13h 46m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Webb City
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Webb City 5K Races 2 races
- Webb City Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Webb City events
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