The Fast and The Furriest
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The Fast and The Furriest 5K
The Fast and The Furriest 5K is scheduled for February 21, 2027 at the Hancock Pavilion at Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Kentucky. The event benefits the Betty J. Martin L.I.F.E. House For Animals, Inc.
Distances included:
- 5K Run/Walk 3.1 miles chip timed paved trail surfaces
- Kid's Dash 400 yards untimed free 1/4 mile
- Virtual 5K Run/Walk 3.1 miles, run or walk from any town in the United States
The chip timed 5K is open to runners and walkers. Awards are listed for Top 3 male and female overall and Top 3 male and female in five year age divisions. The running surface is paved or concrete roadway and trail. Commemorative long sleeved performance shirts are offered in men's, women's and youth sizes.
The Kid's Dash is an untimed, free 1/4 mile for children; each participating child receives a participation medal. Parents may add a commemorative shirt for a separate fee. The virtual 5K allows participants to complete the distance on their own schedule; the virtual option includes a shipped commemorative race T shirt for a registration fee and does not include awards.
Additional event features listed by the organizer include free race photos, post race snacks and hot chocolate, social teams with a prize for the largest team, race day packet pickup only at the Hancock Pavilion, and volunteer shifts needed for race day operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
