11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M - April 19, 2026

Race Overview

The 11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M is scheduled for April 19, 2026, at Heritage Farm Park, 9236 Devilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville, MD. For more information, visit the race website.

Registration Information

• Online Registration: OPEN UNTIL 6:30AM ON RACE DAY: register on-site at the blue check-in tent beginning at 7 AM.
• Check-In Times: Runners check in from 7:15-8:00, Walkers check in from 8:15-8:45.
• Running with Dogs: Leashed dogs are welcome for the run/walk: use a 4-6 foot leash - no retractable leashes.
• Walking Options: Register as 1M LIVE UNTIMED WALK to walk the 5K course.

Event Schedule

• 5K Race: 8:15 AM
• 1M Walk: 9:00 AM
• Virtual Race Dates: April 25 through April 28, 2026
• Course Type: Entire course is paved except for small areas with light gravel.

Race Shirts

Shirts are available by reservation only. Reserve your shirt when registering. The last date to register for a shirt is March 31. If no shirt is ordered, the registration fee is reduced by $5.

Children Participation

• Age: Children aged 0-10 are free.
• Shirt Purchase: Contact the race director to arrange shirt purchases for children before April 4.
• Onsite Distribution: Only pre-ordered shirts will be distributed.
• Virtual Participants: Shirts are optional purchases when registering, but cannot be ordered after March 31, 2025.

Awards

Awards will be given for overall and age group winners:

• Overall Awards: Top Overall Male and Female.
• Dog Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Male and Female Running With Dog.
• Age Group Awards: 1st & 2nd Male & Female across specified age groups.

Food and Vendors

• On-Site Food Trucks: Husky Hut Coffee, Honey Dip Delites.
• Vendor Information: Vendors TBA.
• Food Options: Visit the event site for more food options.
• Vendor Link: More details available here.

Note

The Fast & Furriest 5K race and 1M walk benefits Operation Paws for Homes, raising vital funds for the medical needs of dogs. Each year, the organization incurs significant medical costs, making this event critical for support.

Encourage friends and family to join in this effort! This year, virtual participation is available, allowing anyone to support this worthy cause.