2023 Fast and the Furriest 5k-9 and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Saturday, September 16, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Savannah, Georgia
$32.80–$43.40 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the 2023 Fast and the Furriest 5K-9 and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Guy Minick Park in Savannah, Chatham! This exciting event invites you and your furry friends to join in a delightful morning of running, walking, and bonding with your canine companions. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, taking participants on a scenic route around the beautiful Lake Mayer.

All dog participants will receive a finisher's medal, and race packets include a stylish bandana for your pup and a long sleeve technical shirt for you. Don't worry if you don't have a dog; local rescues are ready to pair you with a furry running buddy! Enjoy the festivities as the Fast and the Furriest race kicks off WAGFEST, a weekend-long celebration filled with canine sports, activities, food, shopping, and expert presentations. Proceeds from the event will benefit community enrichment and education, ensuring a brighter future for pets and their owners. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day and unleash the joy of running with your best friend!

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Races

  • 5k-9

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Technical T-Shirt

    Race Day Schedule of Events @Guy MinickPark: - 6:30am - 7 Late Registration & Packet Pickup. - 7 Early Beer Garden Banding. - 7:15am - 7 Meet your rescue running buddy. - 7 Safety and route review. - 8 Race time.

    8:00 AM EDT

    $43.40

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  • 1 Mile Fun Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Race Day Schedule of Events @ Guy MinickPark: - 6:30am - 7 Late Registration & Packet Pickup. - 7 Early Beer Garden Banding. - 7:15am - 7 Meet your rescue running buddy. - 7 Safety and route review. - 8 Walk time.

    8:00 AM EDT

    $32.80

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

THE 2023 FAST AND THE FURRIEST 5K-9 _SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023_

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_RACE TIME: 8:00AM_

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_GUY MINICK PARK_

Get out and run/walk with your dog! Join us for a pawsitively good time at The Savannah Kennel Clubs Fast and Furriest Race.

The racecourse wraps around the picturesque Lake Mayer. We will have a pup-arazzi on the course to capture all of the fun. All dog participants and their handlers receive a finishers medal. Race packets include a bandana for your pup and a long sleeve technical shirt. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each division. Post-race refreshments and massages are available for the dog participants and their handlers.

Dont have a dog? No worries! You can borrow a running buddy from one of our local rescues who will pair you with an appropriate running buddy. The Fast and Furriest 5 K-9 Race is fun for the entire family! Children 9 years of age or older can participate while accompanied by a parent or guardian and in control of their furry running buddy.

The Fast and The Furriest race kicks off WAGFEST - a weekend long festival celebrating canine-human friendship. The two-day festival includes canine sports and activities, food, shopping, raffles, contests, and presentations by pet experts. We are happy to announce we will offer Fast-Cat, CAT, Agility, Conformation match, and MORE!
Proceeds raised this weekend will go toward community enrichment and education and the purchase of an AKC REUNITE (AKC Pet Disaster Relief Unit for a local surrounding County. These Units are intended to be used to provide co-location for the pets and service animals of people evaluating emergency situations. Each Unit comprises a 16ft. x 7ft. two-axle trailer with many of the materials necessary to set up an emergency shelter for fifty or more pets and service animals.

An EMT and Veterinarian will be on site.

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS:

* Dogs must be current on their rabies vaccination (6 months of age or older).
* Dogs in heat are not permitted to participate.
* Participants must be 9 years of age and must be in control of your dog.
* Dogs must be well-behaved and non-aggressive with people and other dogs.
* Keep your dog on a 6 or shorter leash at all times (no extending leashes).
* You must clean up after your dog (bags will be provided).
* Bring your dog only if he or she will enjoy being around other people and dogs.
* Fast and Furriest Race officials and volunteers may refuse entry to any dog exhibiting behavior that could be dangerous to other dogs or participants.
* Participate only if you and your dog are in adequate physical condition.

PACKET PICK-UP:

* FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023: Fleet Feet Savannah / 12:00pm - 7:00pm
* SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Guy Minick Park / 7:00am - 7:15pm

RACE DAY MEET YOUR RESCUE RUNNING BUDDY 7:15AM - 7:45AM

Location

Guy Minick Park, 6726 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, 31406, GA, United States

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