The Fast & The Furriest
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Fort Myers, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at The Fast & The Furriest 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in Fort Myers, Lee! This exciting, dog-friendly event kicks off at 8 AM at the Edison Mall, where participants can enjoy a chip-timed 5K run or walk alongside their furry friends. Whether you're striving for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with your pup, all paces are welcome.
Join fellow animal lovers for a morning filled with running, community spirit, and fun! The event not only promises a lively atmosphere with local vendors and food trucks but also supports a great cause—the Gulf Coast Humane Society. With every registration, you're helping provide essential care and services for animals in need. Plus, participants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a swag bag to commemorate the day. Don’t miss out on the pre-race warm-up and post-race cool-down led by Club Pilates to ensure you’re ready to run and recover. Bring your well-behaved, leashed pup, and prepare for a fantastic day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Join fellow animal lovers for a morning filled with running, community spirit, and fun! The event not only promises a lively atmosphere with local vendors and food trucks but also supports a great cause—the Gulf Coast Humane Society. With every registration, you're helping provide essential care and services for animals in need. Plus, participants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a swag bag to commemorate the day. Don’t miss out on the pre-race warm-up and post-race cool-down led by Club Pilates to ensure you’re ready to run and recover. Bring your well-behaved, leashed pup, and prepare for a fantastic day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
THE FAST & THE FURRIEST 5K
BENEFITING GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY
EDISON MALL, NOVEMBER 7TH - 8AM
Join us for The Fast & The Furriest, a dog-friendly 5K supporting the incredible work of Gulf Coast Humane Society! This years race will be held at Edison Mall in Fort Myers and will feature a fun morning of running, walking, wagging tails, and giving back.
5K RUN/WALK
Enjoy our chip-timed 5K course through and around Edison Mall. Whether you're running for a personal best or walking with your pup, all paces are welcome!
PACKET PICKUP:
Coming Soon!
RACE DAY PICKUP:
7:00 AM 7:45 AM
BRING YOUR DOG!
The Fast & The Furriest is dog-friendly, so bring your well-behaved, leashed pup along for the fun! Water will be available for both people and pets throughout the course.
PRE & POST-RACE STRETCH
Get ready to move and recover after the race with a pre-race warm-up and post-race cool-down led by Club Pilates.
LOCAL VENDORS & FOOD
Make a morning of it! Local vendors and food trucks will be on-site before and after the race. Grab a bite to fuel up before you run, or stick around afterward to refuel, shop, and check out what our community partners have to offer.
WHAT YOU GET:
* Race T-shirt
* Finisher medal
* Swag bag
* Chip-timed 5K
* Pre-race warm-up and post-race cool-down with Club Pilates
* Awards for top finishers
ALL FOR A CAUSE
Proceeds from The Fast & The Furriest benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society and help provide care, shelter, medical services, and other lifesaving support for animals in our community. Every registration helps make a difference!
ADDITIONAL SAFETY & CONSIDERATION GUIDELINES
To help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone, please observe the following:
* STANDARD LEASHES ONLY: Retractable leashes are not permitted. Leashes must be no longer than 6 feet.
* ONE DOG PER PARTICIPANT: Each runner or walker may bring one dog.
* WELL-BEHAVED DOGS ONLY: Dogs should be comfortable around crowds, other dogs, and loud noises.
* VACCINATIONS: Dogs must be current on rabies and core vaccinations.
* NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: Dogs displaying aggressive behavior may be asked to leave the event.
* CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG: Please bring bags and clean up after your pet. Poop bags will also be available on-site.
HYDRATION STATIONS:
Water will be available for both people and pets throughout the course.
Whether you're running, walking, or bringing your best four-legged friend along for the morning, The Fast & The Furriest is a fun way to get moving and support Gulf Coast Humane Society!
_Event Staff Reserves the Right to Remove Any Participant (Human or Canine): If safety becomes a concern, we may ask a participant to step away from the event area._
BENEFITING GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY
EDISON MALL, NOVEMBER 7TH - 8AM
Join us for The Fast & The Furriest, a dog-friendly 5K supporting the incredible work of Gulf Coast Humane Society! This years race will be held at Edison Mall in Fort Myers and will feature a fun morning of running, walking, wagging tails, and giving back.
5K RUN/WALK
Enjoy our chip-timed 5K course through and around Edison Mall. Whether you're running for a personal best or walking with your pup, all paces are welcome!
PACKET PICKUP:
Coming Soon!
RACE DAY PICKUP:
7:00 AM 7:45 AM
BRING YOUR DOG!
The Fast & The Furriest is dog-friendly, so bring your well-behaved, leashed pup along for the fun! Water will be available for both people and pets throughout the course.
PRE & POST-RACE STRETCH
Get ready to move and recover after the race with a pre-race warm-up and post-race cool-down led by Club Pilates.
LOCAL VENDORS & FOOD
Make a morning of it! Local vendors and food trucks will be on-site before and after the race. Grab a bite to fuel up before you run, or stick around afterward to refuel, shop, and check out what our community partners have to offer.
WHAT YOU GET:
* Race T-shirt
* Finisher medal
* Swag bag
* Chip-timed 5K
* Pre-race warm-up and post-race cool-down with Club Pilates
* Awards for top finishers
ALL FOR A CAUSE
Proceeds from The Fast & The Furriest benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society and help provide care, shelter, medical services, and other lifesaving support for animals in our community. Every registration helps make a difference!
ADDITIONAL SAFETY & CONSIDERATION GUIDELINES
To help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone, please observe the following:
* STANDARD LEASHES ONLY: Retractable leashes are not permitted. Leashes must be no longer than 6 feet.
* ONE DOG PER PARTICIPANT: Each runner or walker may bring one dog.
* WELL-BEHAVED DOGS ONLY: Dogs should be comfortable around crowds, other dogs, and loud noises.
* VACCINATIONS: Dogs must be current on rabies and core vaccinations.
* NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: Dogs displaying aggressive behavior may be asked to leave the event.
* CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG: Please bring bags and clean up after your pet. Poop bags will also be available on-site.
HYDRATION STATIONS:
Water will be available for both people and pets throughout the course.
Whether you're running, walking, or bringing your best four-legged friend along for the morning, The Fast & The Furriest is a fun way to get moving and support Gulf Coast Humane Society!
_Event Staff Reserves the Right to Remove Any Participant (Human or Canine): If safety becomes a concern, we may ask a participant to step away from the event area._
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