The Fast and the Furriest 5K
The Fast and the Furriest 5K is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Alpharetta, GA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Fast and the Furriest 5K, benefitting Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, will be held at Webb Bridge Park in Alpharetta, GA.
All pre- and post-race activities will take place on the green space in-between the baseball fields. Park by the Playground for the closest parking.
The Fast and the Furriest is for runners, walkers, and their dogs! We are excited to offer a 5K race AND a 5K walk for athletes, beginners and kids alike, while raising money to save lives!
This course will have an aid & water station along the route(which you will pass 3 times!) for participants and their dogs (children and strollers are welcome).
Included for each competitor is a custom race t-shirt and post-race snacks. The Fast and the Furriest is perfect for runners and walkers who want to make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs and cats in Georgia. Come celebrate with us at this dog-centric race!
Early Birds!! Register by 9/6: $30
...or register by 10/1: $35
...or register before 10/10: $40
Registration closes on the evening of 10/17.
Awards
Top 3 Female & Male in each category:
- 10 and under
- 11 to 19
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 69
- 70 and over
Plus, special prizes for Overall Male and Female and Overall Masters Male and Female. All canine finishers get a prize, too!
Don’t live locally but want to support Angels Among Us Pet Rescue? Sign up as a ” Virtual Runner” and receive a limited edition race t-shirt delivered directly to you! (U.S. only)
The Fast and the Furriest will happen rain or shine. In the event of severe weather making it unsafe for participants, the event will be canceled. Once you are registered, there are no refunds, transfers, or deferments if cancelled due to weather.
For more information please email 5k@angelsrescue.org
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
73°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumming 2n, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alpharetta, GA
Population
66,355
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,008 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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51
Days to train
- Race
- The Fast and the Furriest 5K
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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The Fast and the Furriest 5K
Oct 18, 2026