SERVING THE GREAT LAKES BAY REGION IN MICHIGAN
EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Join us for Great Lakes Bay Animal Society’s 12th Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk on Saturday May 3, 2025 with (or without) your dog at 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!
Event t-shirts and other goodies are guaranteed to those who register by April 21, 2025.
Proceeds from this special fundraiser will directly benefit Great Lakes Bay Animal Society’s goal of providing quality veterinary care for animals in transition to their forever homes.
RACE DATE
Saturday, May 3, 2025
RACE LOCATION
Midland City Forest, 2840 E. Monroe Road, Midland, MI US 48640
Midland City Forest Trail Route
RACE REGISTRATION
Pre-registration starts soon at a cost of $35. Early registration goes through April 27, 2025. Children 6 years of age or younger are FREE with a registered adult! (The trail is stroller friendly.) Late registration starts April 28, 2025 and goes through day-of-event registration at $40. T-shirts and goodie bags will be given depending on availability.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
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.
RACE REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
Early registration opens 12/1/24 at 12 noon and goes through 4/27/25 for a cost of $35. Event t-shirts and goodie bags are guaranteed to those who register by April 21, 2025. Late registration starts April 28, 2025 and goes through day-of-event registration at $40.
LATE REGISTRATION
Day-of-event registration is Saturday, May 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. for a cost of $40. T-shirts and goodie bags will be given depending on availability.
Participants 6 years of age & under:
Participants 6 years of age & under, with a paid adult, run/walk for FREE. NOTE: There is one t-shirt per registration. You may order extra t-shirts below.
Order Extra T-Shirts
You may order extra t-shirts online here.
Sizes: SML, MED, LRG, X-LRG, 2X
Runner's Packets
Early packet pick up will be at Midland City Forest on Friday, May 2 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Or you may pick up your packet on race day prior to the race from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
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PURCHASE A RACE COURSE SIGN
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MAKE A DONATION
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If you choose not to 5K, make a donation instead. Your gift will help defray the cost of this event so that all race entry fees go directly towards our mission of rescuing animals, their veterinary care and the cost of fostering and adoption. You can use PayPal or any major debit/credit card.
PURCHASE A RACE COURSE SIGN
PURCHASE A RACE COURSE SIGN
PURCHASE A RACE COURSE SIGN
Purchase a Race Course Sign for $25 with a message to cheer on the runners, celebrate a special occasion or a birthday, commemorate a pet or promote your business. Signs will be posted along the trail at Midland City Forest.
(Photo is for illustration purposes only.)
DONATE TODAY
Your gift will help defray the cost of this event so that all race entry fees will go directly towards our mission of rescuing animals, their veterinary care, the cost of fostering and adoption into our communities.
