Name: 6th Annual Fast & the Furriest 5k & 1 Mile Walk
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Webb City, Missouri

About the Event

PLACE

King Jack Park
555 S Main St
Webb City, MO US 64870

DESCRIPTION

Time to lace up those running shoes for some fast-paced fun with the Joplin Humane Society. Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for our 6th Annual Fast and the Furriest 5k & 1 Mile Walk to be held at the beautiful King Jack Park in Webb City. This event is for animal lovers and athletes alike! Event timing by Runaround and all experience levels are welcome.

PLEASE SIGN UP BY APRIL 6, 2026 TO GUARANTEE T-SHIRT SIZE!!

CHOOSE YOUR RACE:

5K (3.1 miles) includes Finisher Medal, T-Shirt, and Race Bib. Race starts at 8:00am

T-Shirt
Finish Medal
Trophy by Division- Awards for the top 3 finishers over all, plus top 3 male/female in each age group: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, AND 60 plus.
No Duplicate Awards

1 Mile Fun Walk includes T-Shirt and Dog tag for the first 50 dogs. Fun walk starts at 9:30 am

Walk with or without your Leashed Canine Companion.

Virtual 5K (you choose when & where you run/walk) includes Finisher Medal that will be mailed to you the week following the race.

Post-Race Celebration

Rain or Shine

Sorry No Refunds

This is a charity event. All proceeds support the Joplin Humane Society. Thank you for supporting the cause!

Baby Joggers/Strollers Welcome

Well-socialized dogs on leashes are welcome (please no retractable leashes)

Race results can be found at Runaroundrunning.com

Races Offered

The Fast and The Furriest 5k

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

The Fast and The Furriest 5k Virtual Race

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

The Fast and The Furriest 1 Mile Walk

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Webb City.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.6° / 25.1°

wb_sunny 13.3° / 24.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.0 /

water_drop 73.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.6° / 25.1°

wb_sunny 13.3° / 24.6°

air 11.0 km/h

water_drop 73.4%

About Webb City

Webb City is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13,031 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. Webb City also has a police department, a fire department, and animal control services.