Sun, Oct 18, 2026

The Fast and the Furriest 5K

Alpharetta, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K5K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 10, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Fast and the Furriest 5K

The course runs through Webb Bridge Park, looping past a single aid and water station a couple of times before the finish. Dogs are welcome on the route, and the park's open green space between the baseball fields makes a natural gathering area. The race supports a local pet rescue, so expect plenty of four-legged participants alongside the humans.

Parking is closest near the playground. Pre- and post-race activities stay on the green space between the baseball fields, and post-race snacks are set out for finishers. The event runs rain or shine, short of severe weather.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

151finishers

19:41winner

42:43median

1:49:40cutoff

Top 3: Michael Lamperski (19:41) · Meghan Degan (20:21) · Karsten Pedersen (21:42)

The Fast and the Furriest 5K has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/18/2026 09:00$35

5K10/18/2026 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the The Fast and the Furriest 5K

Will I finish last at the Fast and the Furriest 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 42:43, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:49:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Fast and the Furriest 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (151 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Fast and the Furriest 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:41 while the median finisher took 42:43. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.