Fast & Furriest 5K Benefitting the Green County Humane Society
Fast & Furriest 5K Benefitting the Green County Humane Society is a running race on October 10, 2026 in New Glarus, WI, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Location
- 418 Railroad St, New Glarus, WI
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get Ready to Run (or Wag) for a Cause: Join Us at the Fast and Furriest 5K!
Calling all animal lovers, runners, walkers, and tail-waggers! The Green County Humane Society (GCHS) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Fast and Furriest 5K — a fun run/walk where every step you take helps support the amazing animals at GCHS.
When: Saturday, October 10th at 9:00 AM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)
Where: Sugar River Trail, New Glarus, WI
This is more than just a race — it’s a paw-some way to enjoy a beautiful spring day with friends (both two- and four-legged), get some exercise, and give back to a great cause. All proceeds from the event will go directly towards providing food, medical care, and shelter for the animals at GCHS.
Bring Your Furry Friend!
Got a friendly, leash-trained pup? Bring them along! Dogs are more than welcome to join the fun — just make sure they’re comfortable around other animals and people. Add your dog as a participant for $10 and they receive a GCHS Bandana!
What to Expect:
🐶 Scenic views along the Sugar River Trail
🎶 Live music to keep your energy up
🍎 Tasty snacks for both humans and pups
🐾 Adorable animals from GCHS looking for their forever homes
Gather your friends, grab your running shoes (and your dog’s favorite leash), and come be a part of a day full of fun, fur, and fundraising. Whether you run like a greyhound or stroll like a basset hound, every step makes a difference.
Let’s make tails wag and hearts race for a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!
Register by September 25th to guarantee you get your shirt for race day!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monroe Wwtp, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Glarus, WI
Population
2,276
as of 2023
City Elevation
982 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 27 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Fast & Furriest 5K Benefitting the Green County Humane Society
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 418 Railroad St, New Glarus, WI
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Fast & Furriest 5K Benefitting the Green County Humane Society
Oct 10, 2026