The Fast and Furriest 5k presented by the Sanctuary at Haafsville
- Date Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a paws-itively delightful day at The Fast and Furriest 5K on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Allentown, Lehigh! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and invites participants to either run or walk a scenic 5K course, all in support of a wonderful cause. Hosted by the Sanctuary at Haafsville, a dedicated no-kill animal rescue, this is the second annual race aimed at raising funds for the care and medical expenses of over 14,000 rescued animals.
Participants will be treated to a custom-designed race T-shirt (be sure to register by May 20th for your shirt!) and post-race refreshments, making it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The race fee is just $35 if you register by April 29th, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting event. With awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners, the Fast and Furriest 5K promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and furry friends. Join us for a fun-filled morning and help us continue the mission of bringing people and animals together!
Participants will be treated to a custom-designed race T-shirt (be sure to register by May 20th for your shirt!) and post-race refreshments, making it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The race fee is just $35 if you register by April 29th, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting event. With awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners, the Fast and Furriest 5K promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and furry friends. Join us for a fun-filled morning and help us continue the mission of bringing people and animals together!
Organiser's Description
T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS MAY 20TH!!
Join the The Sanctuary at Haafsville on Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m., for the Fast and Furriest 5K Run & Walk
The Sanctuary at Haafville [https://www.thesanctuarypa.org/]is a local non-profit no-kill animal rescue in Breinigsville PA. We are hosting our 2nd Annual run/walk event, The Fast and Furriest 5k on May 31, 2026. All funds raised through this event will be used for the daily care of our animals including vetting and medical expenses. To date, we have rescued over 14,000 animals and placed them in loving "furever" homes!. These animals rescue the people who adopt them as well. They enrich the lives of the families they join. Our goal is to be able to continue to bring people and animals together.
With a fun course, a custom-designed race T-shirt, and post-race refreshments, were sure youll be calling this 5k one of your most favorite running events and know all proceeds go right back to supporting the animals.
We invite participants to run or walk the course which will be open to the public but will have traffic control on site. Race fee is $35 through April 29th ($40 after that date and NO race day registration.)
RACE DAY CHECK-IN: Begins at 8:00 AM - All runners must check in prior to the race.
AWARDS:
Overall Male 1st & 2nd
Overall Female 1st & 2nd
Age Group Winners
NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS
While we love everyones pets we prefer you don't bring your pet to this event. We will be featuring several of the shelter dogs and want them to be the focus so we can find them homes!
Join the The Sanctuary at Haafsville on Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m., for the Fast and Furriest 5K Run & Walk
The Sanctuary at Haafville [https://www.thesanctuarypa.org/]is a local non-profit no-kill animal rescue in Breinigsville PA. We are hosting our 2nd Annual run/walk event, The Fast and Furriest 5k on May 31, 2026. All funds raised through this event will be used for the daily care of our animals including vetting and medical expenses. To date, we have rescued over 14,000 animals and placed them in loving "furever" homes!. These animals rescue the people who adopt them as well. They enrich the lives of the families they join. Our goal is to be able to continue to bring people and animals together.
With a fun course, a custom-designed race T-shirt, and post-race refreshments, were sure youll be calling this 5k one of your most favorite running events and know all proceeds go right back to supporting the animals.
We invite participants to run or walk the course which will be open to the public but will have traffic control on site. Race fee is $35 through April 29th ($40 after that date and NO race day registration.)
RACE DAY CHECK-IN: Begins at 8:00 AM - All runners must check in prior to the race.
AWARDS:
Overall Male 1st & 2nd
Overall Female 1st & 2nd
Age Group Winners
NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS
While we love everyones pets we prefer you don't bring your pet to this event. We will be featuring several of the shelter dogs and want them to be the focus so we can find them homes!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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