Fast and Furriest 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk
- Date Sat 5th October 2024
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Fast and Furriest 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in beautiful East Longmeadow, Hampden! Kicking off at 8:30 a.m., this vibrant community event celebrates the Feast Day of St. Francis while supporting important outreach initiatives. Participants of all ages are invited to run or walk alongside their furry companions, making it a perfect day for families and pet lovers alike.
The race features a 5K run and a leisurely 1-mile walk, with registration fees set at just $15 until September 1, 2024. After that, the fee increases to $30 on race day, but kids under 12 can join in for free! Each registration includes exciting swag, a delicious post-race breakfast, and a chance to win awards for top finishers. Don’t forget to stick around for the Blessing of the Animals at 9:30 a.m., open to everyone. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and furry friends, all while supporting the greater community!
The race features a 5K run and a leisurely 1-mile walk, with registration fees set at just $15 until September 1, 2024. After that, the fee increases to $30 on race day, but kids under 12 can join in for free! Each registration includes exciting swag, a delicious post-race breakfast, and a chance to win awards for top finishers. Don’t forget to stick around for the Blessing of the Animals at 9:30 a.m., open to everyone. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and furry friends, all while supporting the greater community!
Organiser's Description
Join the St. Mark's community on Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:30 a.m., for the Fast and Furriest 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk, and Blessing of the Animals at 1 Porter Road, East Longmeadow, to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis. Proceeds benefit and raise awareness for St. Mark's outreach initiatives to the greater community, including Loaves and Fishes, Nursing Home Ministry, Big Blue/Church Without Walls, and the LGBT Asylum Task Force. We invite participants to run or walk with their fastest, furriest loved one. Race and walk start time is 8:30 a.m., with a Blessing of the Animals open to all at 9:30 a.m. Race fee is $15 through September 1, 2024 ($30 after 9/1/24 and on race day.) Kids under 12 can participate at no charge. Fee includes race registration, swag, post-race breakfast, and awards ceremony, including prizes for top finishers.
Races
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5K Run (13 and Older)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Water Bottle and Finisher Medal
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
1-Mile Walk (13 and Older)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Water Bottle and Finisher Medal
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
5K Run (Dog Participant)
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDMust run on leash with registered participant 13 and older. -
1-Mile Walk (Dog Participant)
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDMust walk on leash with registered participant 13 and older. -
5K Run (12 and Under)
Water Bottle and Finisher Medal
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDMust run with registered participant 13 and older. -
1-Mile Walk (12 and Under)
Water Bottle and Finisher Medal
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDMust walk with registered participant 13 and older.
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