The Fast and The Furriest 5K

  • Date Sun 23rd February 2025
  • Time 2:00PM EST
  • Location Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $33.25
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a pawsitively fantastic experience at The Fast and The Furriest 5K on Sunday, February 23, 2025! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Kentucky, this exciting event invites runners and walkers of all abilities to join in the fun while supporting the Betty J. Martin L.I.F.E. House for Animals. Starting at 2:00 PM, participants will navigate a scenic paved trail, perfect for a winter escape while making a difference for our furry friends.

This second annual race features a range of highlights, including commemorative long-sleeved performance shirts, awards for overall and age group winners, and free race photos to capture your achievements. Families can enjoy a FREE Kid's 1/4 Mile "Furry Friend Dash," and thereโ€™s even a virtual option for those who want to participate from afar! With post-race snacks, hot chocolate, and the chance to win prizes for the largest social teams, it's an event designed for fun, fellowship, and community spirit. Donโ€™t miss out on this chance to run for a worthy cause!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THIS 2ND ANNUAL RACE SUPPORTING THE BETTY J. MARTIN L.I.F.E. HOUSE FOR ANIMALS, INC!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025 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 (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)
* 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 23rd February 2025 (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 23rd February 2025 (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 23rd February 2025 (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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