The Fast & The Furriest
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The Fast & The Furriest, Fort Myers
The Fast & The Furriest is a dog-friendly 5K event held at Edison Mall in Fort Myers on November 7, 2026, with an in-person race and a virtual 5K option. Proceeds benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society to support care, shelter, medical services, and other lifesaving support for animals.
The in-person event offers a chip-timed 5K course through and around Edison Mall. Registered participants receive a race T-shirt, finisher medal, swag bag, and timing for the 5K. Awards are given to top finishers. Club Pilates leads a pre-race warm-up and a post-race cool-down. Water stations for people and pets are available on the course.
Packet pickup for the in-person event is available at JD Sports at Edison Mall on Friday, November 6, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Race day packet pickup is available the morning of the event.
Local vendors and food trucks will be on-site before and after the in-person race. The event includes safety and consideration guidelines for canine participants: standard leashes only (no retractable leashes; maximum 6 feet), one dog per participant, current rabies and core vaccinations required, well-behaved dogs only, and mandatory cleanup of pet waste. Event staff reserve the right to remove any participant, human or canine, if safety becomes a concern. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
