Join us for Great Lakes Bay Animal Society's 11th Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk with (or without) your dog in Midland City Forest. There will be two chip-timed events this year. Over 300 participants are expected to attend. Runners and walkers come from throughout Michigan to participate with their dogs.

This is a timed event with prizes, t shirts, and medals for first, second, and third place in male and female categories. You can run or walk, with or without your dog. Water stations are positioned along the trail. This is a family-friendly and kid-friendly event and the trail is stroller-friendly.

Run Fur Fun! This event is a 5k Trail Run/Walk. Runners and walkers are encouraged to bring their canine companions and celebrate the special human-animal bond! Runners and walkers without dogs are also encouraged to come participate in the fun! Children 6 and under can run/walk for FREE!

Schedule of Events

7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Race day registration and pre-registered participant bib and bag pick up.

9:00 a.m.
5k run/walk WITHOUT dogs. Medals for first, second and third place will be awarded in male and female categories.

9:15 a.m.
5k run/walk WITH dogs. For this race, only runners with dogs will be awarded medals for first, second, and third place in male and female categories.

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
5k run/walk virtual challenge. We welcome you to run/walk in Midland City Forest any time after the timed races start. We will leave the course set up until 12 noon on Saturday.

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