Walk, Run, Be a Hero!
Come on out and join the fun for the 1st Fast and Furriest 5K & 1 Mile Doggie Dash! The heat is on, but with autumn right around the corner, what better way to keep yourself and the pooch in shape and get ready for the fall marathon season in Gwinnett?! This is far more than an event just for dogs! We start at 8:30 in Downtown Sugar Hill, so come out and get your Long Sleeve t-shirt, goody bag, professional timing, free photos, overall & age group awards, and much, much more at this event as you wrap up the summer with a 5K!
Registration fees
5K Closed
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$27.00Jul 18 - Nov 4
1 Mile Closed
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$20.00Jul 18 - Nov 4
Entry Fee & Registration
Individual entry is $27 for the 5K and $20 for the 1 Mile Fun Run. Participants that are registered by 10/30 are guaranteed a race shirt in their size. Registrations after that will receive a shirt while supplies last. Race day registrations are welcome for $5 additional.
Event Beneficiary
Event proceeds go to Furkids Animal Shelter, a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization that operates the largest cage-free, no-kill shelter in the Southeast for rescued cats and a no-kill division for dogs. At these locations,animals experience the best care in a loving, safe environment until they are adopted into forever homes.
The Furkids mission is to help end pet overpopulation in Georgia through sterilization, high-quality adoption and by providing valuable spay/neuter services and pet care education to people in the community.
Furkids cares for more animals on a daily basis than any other local organization and has rescued and altered more than 15,000 animals since its founding in 2002. Approximately 1,000 animals are in the Furkids program today, in the Furkids shelters, 14 PetSmart and Petco adoption centers and more than 400 foster homes.
Awards & Goodies
- We have awards in both races for the overall M/F, overall masters M/F, and the top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+.
- Awesome race shirts (guaranteed and in your size & Team) if you register by 8/14, afterwards they're available while supplies last.
- Top Dog Award (first across the finish line)
- Hot Dog Award (best dog costume)
- Under Dog Award (biggest dog)
- Big Dog Award (smallest dog)
- Dawg Dog Award (coolest dog)
Groups & Teams
Yes, you can bring your friends, so grab people you know (or don't know). Share the morning with other like minded folks and score a great discount.
5+...Save 10%
11+…Save 15%
21+…Save 20%
51+…Save 25%
100+…Save 30%
Dress Up
Do you like to dress up and really make your 5K an experience to remember...this is for you. If you don't like to dress up because you can't run as fast, then this one is also for you.
Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot
Top finishers to earn a spot in the championships to be held on Dec. 11, 2016. The number of spots available is based on the total registration...All participants will automatically qualify for FREE entry into the Five Star Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. see event website for details.
Event Courtesy Policy
Our events are designed to be fun and for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
Event schedule
- Sun, October 30, 2016 11:59 PM - Last Day for Guaranteed Shirt in your size
- Fri, November 4, 2016 3:00 AM - Online Registration Closes
- Sat, November 5, 2016 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration & Check In Opens
- Sat, November 5, 2016 8:30 AM - 5K Starts
- Sat, November 5, 2016 9:30 AM - 1 Mile Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Five Star NTP
- lowell@fivestarntp.com
- Phone
- +1 770-633-5511
- Website
- Visit website