Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Midland, Michigan
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a pawsitively exciting day at the Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Midland City Forest in Midland! This marks the 13th annual event, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family, including your furry friends. Choose between two chip-timed 5K options: one for those running or walking without dogs and another for those bringing their canine companions along for the fun. With medals awarded to the top three finishers in both male and female categories, there's plenty of motivation to hit the trail!
The course is stroller-friendly, making it easy for families with young children to join in on the excitement. Plus, children aged six and under can participate for FREE! Don't forget to register before April 20, 2026, to secure your event T-shirt and other goodies. With aid and water stations along the trail, you'll be well taken care of as you enjoy the fresh air and the joy of running or walking with your pets. All proceeds from this heartwarming event will support the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society's mission to provide quality care for animals in need. Come out and celebrate the special bond between humans and animals while
The course is stroller-friendly, making it easy for families with young children to join in on the excitement. Plus, children aged six and under can participate for FREE! Don't forget to register before April 20, 2026, to secure your event T-shirt and other goodies. With aid and water stations along the trail, you'll be well taken care of as you enjoy the fresh air and the joy of running or walking with your pets. All proceeds from this heartwarming event will support the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society's mission to provide quality care for animals in need. Come out and celebrate the special bond between humans and animals while
Organiser's Description
GREAT LAKES BAY ANIMAL SOCIETYS 13TH ANNUAL
FAST & FURRIEST 5K RUN/WALK
MAY 2, 2026 AT MIDLAND CITY FOREST, MIDLAND
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 Societys goal of providing quality care for animals in transition to their forever homes.
FAST & FURRIEST 5K RUN/WALK
MAY 2, 2026 AT MIDLAND CITY FOREST, MIDLAND
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 Societys goal of providing quality care for animals in transition to their forever homes.
Races
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Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk WITHOUT DOGS
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Specify Size).
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Pre-registration: $35 (through 4/25/2026). T-shirt guarantee cut off April 20, 2026. Late registration (4/26 to 5/1) and day of $40 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
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$38.10
Pre-registration: $35 (through April 25, 2026). T-shirt guarantee cut off April 20, 2026. Late registration (4/26 to 5/1) and day of $40 Participants 6 years of age & under, with a paid adult, do not have to pay registration fees. Strollers are welcome.
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2840 E. Monroe Rd., Midland, 48640, MI, United States
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