The Fast and The Furriest 5K

  • Date Sun 22nd February 2026
  • Time 12:30PM EST
  • Location Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $33.25
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The Fast and The Furriest 5K, happening on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the beautiful Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Kentucky! This exciting event, now in its 3rd year, is not only a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all abilities to enjoy a scenic 5K on paved trails, but it also supports a great causeβ€”the Betty J. Martin L.I.F.E. House for Animals, Inc.

Join us at 2:00 PM for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and furry friends! Participants will receive commemorative long-sleeved performance shirts, and there are awards for overall and age group winners across multiple divisions. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free race photos, post-race snacks, and hot chocolate. Plus, bring the kids along for the FREE Kid's 1/4 Mile "Furry Friend Dash"! With opportunities for team participation and a virtual option, this event is perfect for everyone looking to make a difference while enjoying a winter run. Come out and support our furry friends while having a blast!

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/2532504]

PACKET PICKUP - Details TBA

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirt

    Sun 22nd February 2026 (2:00PM EST)

    $25.25

    A 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

    A 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

    If 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

    We 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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Location

Hancock Pavilion at Lakeview Park, 118 Park Avenue, Frankfort, 40601, KY, United States

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