The Fast & The Furriest
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Fort Myers, Florida
- Price $35.13
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a pawsitively exciting day at The Fast & The Furriest event on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Fort Myers, Lee! This vibrant 5K event, held at the Bell Tower Shops, is a fantastic way to support the Gulf Coast Humane Society while enjoying a day filled with fun, furry friends, and delicious pizza. Participants can choose between a traditional chip-timed 5K run/walk, perfect for all paces, or take on the new and thrilling Pizza Run challenge, where you'll eat slices of pizza while running short distances.
Join in the post-race pizza party at Grimaldi's Pizzeria, where you can celebrate your achievements and enjoy pizza specials. This dog-friendly event welcomes you to bring your leashed pets along for the fun, with opportunities for photo ops, water bowls, and treats for your furry companions. With proceeds benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society, every step you take helps care for and rehome animals in need. So gather your friends, family, and pets, and get ready to race, eat, and wag your tails for a wonderful cause!
Join in the post-race pizza party at Grimaldi's Pizzeria, where you can celebrate your achievements and enjoy pizza specials. This dog-friendly event welcomes you to bring your leashed pets along for the fun, with opportunities for photo ops, water bowls, and treats for your furry companions. With proceeds benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society, every step you take helps care for and rehome animals in need. So gather your friends, family, and pets, and get ready to race, eat, and wag your tails for a wonderful cause!
Organiser's Description
The Fast & The Furriest 5K & Pizza Run
Benefiting Gulf Coast Humane Society
Bell Tower Shops | Saturday, November 15, 2025
Join us for the Fast & The Furriest, a fun and furry-friendly 5K event supporting the incredible work of the Gulf Coast Humane Society! This years race will be held at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers and will feature two exciting race optionsplus plenty of wagging tails and good vibes.
female sign Race Options:
5K Run/Walk
Enjoy our traditional, chip-timed 5K course through and around the Bell Tower. Whether you're running for the podium or walking with your pup, this event is open to all paces!
Pizza Run (NEW!)
Think you've got what it takes? Participants in this challenge will:
Eat 1 small slice of pizza
Run 1/4 mile
Repeat 4 times
Thats right4 slices, 1 mile, lots of laughs. The Pizza Run is hosted in partnership with Grimaldis Pizzeria, located in Bell Tower.
Post-Race Pizza Party at Grimaldis!
Stick around after the race for a pizza-fueled celebration at Grimaldis Pizzeria at Bell Tower!
Pizza Specials for All Participants
Bar Opens Early so you can toast your finish
Bring your friends, your dog, and your appetite this is a post-race party you dont want to miss!
Packet Pickup:
Fleet Feet Fort Myers Bell Tower
Friday, November 14
4:30 PM 7:00 PM
Race Day Pickup
7:00 AM 7:45 AM
Bring Your Dog!
This race is dog-friendly and we encourage you to bring your leashed, well-behaved pets to join in on the fun. Water bowls and treats will be available, and well have photo ops to capture you and your furry friend on the run!
All for a Cause
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society, supporting their mission to care for and rehome thousands of animals every year. Your steps make a difference!
What You Get:
Hooded long sleeve shirt
Finisher medal
Post-race party and pet-friendly activities
Awards for top finishers and best-dressed pets!
Whether you're running fast or just here for the pizza, The Fast & The Furriest is a great way to give back and have fun. Lets race, eat, and wag our tails for a good cause!
Benefiting Gulf Coast Humane Society
Bell Tower Shops | Saturday, November 15, 2025
Join us for the Fast & The Furriest, a fun and furry-friendly 5K event supporting the incredible work of the Gulf Coast Humane Society! This years race will be held at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers and will feature two exciting race optionsplus plenty of wagging tails and good vibes.
female sign Race Options:
5K Run/Walk
Enjoy our traditional, chip-timed 5K course through and around the Bell Tower. Whether you're running for the podium or walking with your pup, this event is open to all paces!
Pizza Run (NEW!)
Think you've got what it takes? Participants in this challenge will:
Eat 1 small slice of pizza
Run 1/4 mile
Repeat 4 times
Thats right4 slices, 1 mile, lots of laughs. The Pizza Run is hosted in partnership with Grimaldis Pizzeria, located in Bell Tower.
Post-Race Pizza Party at Grimaldis!
Stick around after the race for a pizza-fueled celebration at Grimaldis Pizzeria at Bell Tower!
Pizza Specials for All Participants
Bar Opens Early so you can toast your finish
Bring your friends, your dog, and your appetite this is a post-race party you dont want to miss!
Packet Pickup:
Fleet Feet Fort Myers Bell Tower
Friday, November 14
4:30 PM 7:00 PM
Race Day Pickup
7:00 AM 7:45 AM
Bring Your Dog!
This race is dog-friendly and we encourage you to bring your leashed, well-behaved pets to join in on the fun. Water bowls and treats will be available, and well have photo ops to capture you and your furry friend on the run!
All for a Cause
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society, supporting their mission to care for and rehome thousands of animals every year. Your steps make a difference!
What You Get:
Hooded long sleeve shirt
Finisher medal
Post-race party and pet-friendly activities
Awards for top finishers and best-dressed pets!
Whether you're running fast or just here for the pizza, The Fast & The Furriest is a great way to give back and have fun. Lets race, eat, and wag our tails for a good cause!
The Fast & The Furriest
