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Fast & Furry 5K

Sat June 15, 2019 Marietta, GA 30008 US Directions

Events

5K

8:00AM EDT

5K-No Swag

8:00AM EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.fivestarntp.com/fast---furry.html.

Place

Bishop Park
1220 Al Bishop Dr
Marietta, GA US 30008

Description

Wag Wag, Waddle Waddle, Pant Pant…Cobb County Animal Services is doing a 5K, and they're looking for you!   Come out to the Cobb County Police EVOC for a start and finish you won't forget.  The 5K starts at 8:00 am, and you can come alone, or bring your pooch.  Awesome course on County Services Rd, with awards for the fastest dog and the for the humans:  Top 3 overall M/F, top 3 overall master's M/F, and the top 3 in all the regular 5 year age groups.  We'll also have great technical race shirts for all the human runners.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Early Packet Pickup

Get some extra sleep and save time race morning!

Mark your calendars for Early Packet Pickup Friday, June 14th from 4PM-8PM.

We’ll be hanging out at Moe's Southwest Grill in Marietta so stop by for some YUM and get your race packets!

Portion of proceeds go to the Cobb County Animal Services so make sure to drop your receipts in the bucket on site! There’s still room in the 5K if you (or your pup) want to join the fun! 
Moe’s Southwest Grill
3636 Dallas Hwy
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 354-0331

Entry & Registration Fees

Early Bird...Through 5/15

  • 5K...$25
  • 5K-No Swag...$20  (Everything is the same...you just save $5 and don't get a shirt)
  • Virtual 5K...$25


Regular Entry...Through 6/14

  • 5K...$30
  • 5K-No Swag...$25  (Everything is the same...you just save $5 and don't get a shirt)
  • Virtual 5K...$25 (through 6/8)

Virtual

  • Virtual 5K...$.30 (6/9 through 6/12)

Race Day

  • 5K...$35
  • 5K-No Swag...$30  (Everything is the same...you just save $5 and don't get a shirt)

 


Race for free...this is a Fundraiser, and if you can raise $250 in pledges, we'll refund you your entry fee.

Event Beneficiary

Proceeds from the event go to the Cobb County Animal Services.

The event serves two purposes:  

  • A fundraiser for the shelter   
  • A special adoption event. Our goal is to get 50 dogs and cats adopted during this event.

Course & Timing

  • Awesome course on & around County Services Rd.
  • Certified course...so it's a Peachtree Qualifier.  #GA18025WC
  • Chip Timing

Awards & Goodies

We have awards in the 5K as follows:

  • Overall M/F
  • Overall masters M/F
  • Overall grand master's M/F
  • Overall Sr. master's M'F
  • Top 3 in  each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+ for the humans
  • The fastest dog

 

Awesome moisture wicking shirts guaranteed to all participants (women's sizes too).  You'll also have the chance to swap it out for a sleeveless or a Ladies Racer Back tank top.  Just register by 6/9 and it's guaranteed, afterwards they're available while supplies last.

Groups & Teams

Yes, you can bring your friends, so grab people you know (or don't know).   Share your morning with other like minded folks and score a great discount 

5+...$2.50 off

11+…$3.75 off

21+…$5 off

51+…$6.25 off

100+…$7.50 off


Your group will also have a chance at earning some additional bling...Awesome trophy to the the fastest team.

If you have questions...reach out to our Groups & Teams Coordinator, and she'll get you set up.

You can also raise money as a team, and earn some awesome prizes.

Championship & Turkey Trot

  • All participants will automatically qualify for FREE entry into the Five Star Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. 

 

  • Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the  championships to be held on Jan 5, 2020. The number of spots available  is based on the total registration...see event website for details.

Event Courtesy & Refund 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.  

All registrations are final...We're sorry, but there are no refunds, transfers, or deferments.

Event Schedule

June 9 - Deadline for Guaranteed shirt in your size
June 15 - 7:00 am - Race Day Registration & Check In Opens
June 15 - 8:00 am - 5K Starts

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