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 to lace up your running shoes for a fantastic cause at The Fast and Furriest 5K in Allentown, Lehigh, on Sunday, May 31, 2026! This exciting annual event, hosted by a dedicated local animal rescue, invites participants to run or walk a scenic 5K course while supporting the care of over 14,000 rescued animals. With a race start time of 9:00 a.m., you can enjoy a fun-filled day that includes a custom-designed race T-shirt (be sure to register by May 20th to secure yours!) and delicious post-race refreshments.
Join fellow animal lovers in a heartwarming atmosphere where you'll have the chance to meet some of the shelter dogs looking for their forever homes. The registration fee is $35 until April 29th, and after that, it will be $40, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a difference! Race day check-in begins at 8:00 a.m., and there will be awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. While we love pets, please leave yours at home so we can spotlight the amazing dogs available for adoption. Mark your calendars
Join fellow animal lovers in a heartwarming atmosphere where you'll have the chance to meet some of the shelter dogs looking for their forever homes. The registration fee is $35 until April 29th, and after that, it will be $40, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a difference! Race day check-in begins at 8:00 a.m., and there will be awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. While we love pets, please leave yours at home so we can spotlight the amazing dogs available for adoption. Mark your calendars
Organiser's Description
T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS MAY 20TH!!
Join the The Sanctuary at Haafsville on Sunday, June 1, 2025, 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 June 1, 2025. 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, June 1, 2025, 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 June 1, 2025. 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
OPENS 16 FEB
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