Fast and Furriest 5k Year 12
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Missouri
- Price $38.60 - $49.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to unleash your spirit at the Fast and Furriest 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in beautiful Springfield, Greene! This exciting and family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to enjoy a fun morning walk or run through the scenic Rountree neighborhood. Choose your challenge with a 1-mile, 5K, or the option to participate virtually.
The race kicks off from the familiar spot at 1409 E Cherry Street, right next to the beloved Sleepy Opossum Cafe, making it a perfect gathering place for animal lovers and athletes alike. Don’t forget to bring your well-socialized, leashed pups (no retractable leashes, please) to join in the fun! Every step you take supports Rescue One, helping to save lives in our community. Rain or shine, this is a day you won’t want to miss, so grab your crew, lace up those sneakers, and get ready for a pawsitively awesome time!
The race kicks off from the familiar spot at 1409 E Cherry Street, right next to the beloved Sleepy Opossum Cafe, making it a perfect gathering place for animal lovers and athletes alike. Don’t forget to bring your well-socialized, leashed pups (no retractable leashes, please) to join in the fun! Every step you take supports Rescue One, helping to save lives in our community. Rain or shine, this is a day you won’t want to miss, so grab your crew, lace up those sneakers, and get ready for a pawsitively awesome time!
Organiser's Description
Grab your crew and lace up for Rescue Ones 12th Annual Fast and the Furriest! Join us for a fun morning walk or run through the beautiful Rountree neighborhood. We will be back at the same location as last year1409 E Cherry Street, the field next to Sleepy Opossum Cafefollowing our tried-and-true route. This family-friendly event welcomes animal lovers and athletes of all ages and experience levels. Well-socialized, leashed pups are encouraged (no retractable leashes). Choose from a 1-mile, 5K, or virtual race option.
Every step supports Rescue One and helps save lives!
This event will take place rain or shine unless severe weather creates unsafe conditions for participants or volunteers. In the event of severe weather, we will look at rescheduling the event for later in the year.
Every step supports Rescue One and helps save lives!
This event will take place rain or shine unless severe weather creates unsafe conditions for participants or volunteers. In the event of severe weather, we will look at rescheduling the event for later in the year.
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