Get ready to run, walk and wag your way through the Fast and the Furriest 5K, hosted by Gulf Coast Humane Society on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8 a.m. at Edison Mall, 4125 Cleveland Ave. in Fort Myers.
The dog-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers and their leashed, well-behaved four-legged companions for a chip-timed 5K supporting animals in need. Activities include pre- and post-race stretching led by Club Pilates, local vendors, food trucks and awards for top finishers. Proceeds benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society, helping provide shelter, medical care and other lifesaving services for animals in the community.
Registration is $35.00 plus a $3.10 SignUp Fee, and includes a race T-shirt, finisher medal and swag bag. Race-day packet pickup runs from 7 to 7:45 a.m. For more information and to register, visit GulfCoastHumaneSociety.org/Fast-Furriest.
Sponsors include Club Pilates; Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith; Fast Track Timing; JD Sports; Mast Family Culligan; Real Tours; Sam Galloway and Scoop Soldiers. Sponsorships are still available: https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/sponsorship-opportunities/.