The Fast & The Furriest

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 year’s 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:
JD Sports at Edison Mall
Friday, November 6th
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Race Day Packet 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.