11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M

11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M

Live Race: April 19, 2026
Virtual: April 17-20, 2026

Location: Heritage Farm Park, 9236 Devilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville, MD 21793 US

This event benefits Operation Paws for Homes, a dog rescue organization. The race is run on paved paths with a few gravel crossing sites within the park grounds.

Courses and Prices:

• LIVE 5K Run-No Dog: $30.00 - $35.00 - $40.00
• LIVE 5K RUN-WITH DOG: $30.00 - $35.00 - $40.00
• 1M LIVE Untimed Walk: $25.00
• 5K VIRTUAL RUN: $25.00
• 1M VIRTUAL WALK: $25.00
• LIVE 5K: $0.00 (Children aged 0-10 are free)

Schedule:

• 7:00 AM: On-site registration opens
• 8:15 AM: 5K race starts
• 9:00 AM: 1M walk starts

Check-in Times:

• Runner Check-in: 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
• Walker Check-in: 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Race Shirts:

Shirts are available by reservation only. Last date to register and receive a shirt is March 31. On-site participants who do not order a shirt receive a $5.00 discount.

Awards:

Awards for runners on site include Top Overall Male/Female, and top finishers in various age groups and categories (including Running With Dog).

Vendors & Food Trucks:

• Food Trucks: Husky Hut Coffee, Honey Dip Delites
• Vendors: TBD

Virtual race/walk dates: Friday, April 25 through Monday, April 28.