Fast & Furriest Run

MAY
2
2026
Run or walk a 5K trail event at Midland City Forest, with or without your dog. This chip-timed fundraiser for the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society offers medals, aid stations, and a stroller-friendly course. Kids 6 and under participate free.
Sat 2 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Fast & Furriest Run is a 5K trail run/walk event held at Midland City Forest in Midland, Michigan. It is organized as a fundraiser for the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society. The event features two separate, chip-timed categories: one for participants with dogs and one for participants without dogs.

Race Features

Both events are chip-timed, with medals awarded for first, second, and third place in male and female categories. Aid and water stations are available along the trail. The trail course is described as stroller-friendly.

Registration and Logistics

A pre-registration fee is listed at $35, with the price increasing after a specified date. Late registration and packet pickup are available on-site at Midland City Forest on the day before and the morning of the event. Children aged 6 and under can participate for free. Event t-shirts and other items are guaranteed for those who register by a specific date in April. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Fast & Furriest 5k Run/walk With Dogs
5 km
Fast & Furriest 5k Run/walk Without Dogs