The Fast and The Furriest 5K
- Date Sun 22nd February 2026
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Frankfort, Kentucky
- Price Free - $38.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at The Fast and The Furriest 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Kentucky! This exciting third annual race invites runners and walkers of all abilities to hit the scenic paved trails while supporting the Betty J. Martin L.I.F.E. House for Animals, Inc. Participants can look forward to a thrilling 5K experience, complete with commemorative long-sleeved performance shirts, awards for overall and age group winners, and plenty of post-race snacks and hot chocolate to warm you up!
Join in the community spirit with social teams vying for the prize for the largest team, and don’t miss the FREE Kid's 1/4 Mile "Furry Friend Dash." Whether you choose to run, walk, or participate virtually, this event promises food, fun, music, and fellowship for a wonderful cause. Race day packet pickup will be available from 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM at the Hancock Pavilion, so mark your calendars and be part of this heartwarming event that celebrates our beloved furry friends!
Join in the community spirit with social teams vying for the prize for the largest team, and don’t miss the FREE Kid's 1/4 Mile "Furry Friend Dash." Whether you choose to run, walk, or participate virtually, this event promises food, fun, music, and fellowship for a wonderful cause. Race day packet pickup will be available from 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM at the Hancock Pavilion, so mark your calendars and be part of this heartwarming event that celebrates our beloved furry friends!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THIS 3RD ANNUAL RACE SUPPORTING THE BETTY J. MARTIN L.I.F.E. HOUSE FOR ANIMALS, INC!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 AT 2:00PM AT LAKEVIEW PARK IN FRANKFORT
We are excited to welcome runners and walkers of all abilities to this fun new race as we close out winter. Come run/walk a 5K on the scenic paved trails at Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Kentucky as we support our furry friends through the BETTY J. MARTIN L.I.F.E. HOUSE FOR ANIMALS.
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic route on paved trail surfaces at Lakeview Park
* Commemorative long sleeved performance/tech race shirts (men's, women's & youth sizes)
* Overall & Age Group awards (5-year age divisions)
* Free race photos
* Post race snacks and hot chocolate
* Social teams to expand your race experience (Prize for the largest team)
* Convenient prerace packet pickup and race day packet pickup
* 5K run/walk, FREE Kid's 1/4 Mile "Furry Friend Dash" & Virtual option
* Food, fun, music & fellowship for a great local cause!
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3228805]
PACKET PICKUP - We are conducting race day packet pickup (ONLY) from 12:15pm - 1:45pm at the Hancock Pavillion at Lakeview Park.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 AT 2:00PM AT LAKEVIEW PARK IN FRANKFORT
We are excited to welcome runners and walkers of all abilities to this fun new race as we close out winter. Come run/walk a 5K on the scenic paved trails at Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Kentucky as we support our furry friends through the BETTY J. MARTIN L.I.F.E. HOUSE FOR ANIMALS.
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic route on paved trail surfaces at Lakeview Park
* Commemorative long sleeved performance/tech race shirts (men's, women's & youth sizes)
* Overall & Age Group awards (5-year age divisions)
* Free race photos
* Post race snacks and hot chocolate
* Social teams to expand your race experience (Prize for the largest team)
* Convenient prerace packet pickup and race day packet pickup
* 5K run/walk, FREE Kid's 1/4 Mile "Furry Friend Dash" & Virtual option
* Food, fun, music & fellowship for a great local cause!
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3228805]
PACKET PICKUP - We are conducting race day packet pickup (ONLY) from 12:15pm - 1:45pm at the Hancock Pavillion at Lakeview Park.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt
Sun 22nd February 2026 (2:00PM EST)
$38.75
CLOSEDA chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) open to runners & walkers of all abilities. Awards will be presented for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age divisions. Running surface is paved/concrete roadway or trail. -
Kid's Dash
Incl. Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt
Sun 22nd February 2026 (1:45PM EST)
Free
CLOSEDA fun, untimed FREE 1/4 mile Kid's Dash. There are no awards for this event but each participating child will receive a participation medal. Parents can add a commemorative shirt (adult or youth sizes) for a $10 fee. -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt
$33.25
CLOSEDIf you can't join us in person you can participate virtually from any town in the United States. Sign up as a virtual runner/walker and you can run/walk our own Fast & Furriest 5K in your own hometown on your own schedule. For your $30 donation we'll ship you your commemorative race T-shirt. There are no awards for the virtual event but participants can log their result or completion of the 5K (optional) online at the race website. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt
Sun 22nd February 2026 (12:30PM EST)
Free
CLOSEDWe need the help of 6 volunteers to work a race day shift from 12:30-3:30pm to make the race a success. Sign up here and you'll receive an email with instructions as we get closer to race day.
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