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The Fast & The Furriest® In Person 5K

June 8, 2024
Rochester, NY, 14608, US

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Verona Street Animal Society
The Fast & the Furriest®
Saturday, June 8th

Mark your calendars for the 18th annual The Fast & The Furriest® event on Saturday, June 8th, 2024! The Fast & The Furriest® includes 5K & 10K races, dog walk, pet festival, and vaccine clinic.  This event will feature live music, food trucks, sponsor giveaways, vendors, pet contests, and a variety of activities for you, your family and your dogs. Come out and help us celebrate our love of animals and our city.  Can't make it in person?  Virtual options for the 5K, 10K and dog walk will be available as well!

Packet Pick Up:

  • Friday, June 7th at Fleet Feet @ the Armory (155 Culver Rd) from 10am - 6pm
  • Saturday, June 8th at the event from 7am - 10:45am - Location - 184 Verona Street Rochester, NY

How can you be involved this year?

  1. Participate in the 5K, 10K in person or virtually
  2. Participate in the Thrive Pet Healthcare dog walk in person or virtually
  3. Attend the in person Pet Festival on Saturday, June 8th at Brown Square Park
  4. Enter your pet into the pet contests
  5. Bring your dog to the vaccination clinic which includes rabies and DAPP vaccines and microchipping. This is first come, first serve.  
  6. Create a fundraiser when registering for the event and help raise money for pets in need in your community!  Ask your friends and family to support a cause you are passionate and contribute to your fundraiser.

Fundraising is Important!  Please consider Fundraising for VSAS through this event.  It's easy and you can win some great prizes!

While going through the registration process make sure to set up your individual and/or team fundraising page and help increase our impact in serving people and animals in our community. Personalize the page with your own story, link it with Facebook Fundraising, and set your own personal goal.  Learn more about setting up a fundraiser and other tools and tricks here.

Why is your paw-ticipation so important?

By supporting Verona Street Animal Society and Rochester Animal Services, you are helping animals get the second chance they deserve. Just your registration for this event will spay/neuter a male cat or feed a cat for one month.  Think of the impact an additional donation would have!  All funds raised through The Fast & The Furriest® event directly impact the animals in our community by:

  • Providing food, shelter, enrichment and medical care at the shelter
  • Promoting adoption, lost and found, and spay/neuter programs
  • Supporting under-served communities by providing access to pet resources

When setting up your fundraising team WHILE registering for the race, make sure to set up your own individual or team fundraiser on the donation page!

AI Overview

The Fast & The Furriest® In Person 5K returns to Rochester, NY on June 8, 2024, for its highly anticipated annual event. This race, part of a larger series, has a proud history of supporting animal welfare organizations, making it a unique and impactful experience for runners and their four-legged companions. Participants can expect a fun and energetic atmosphere, designed for all fitness levels, with the option to run or walk the 5K distance. The event typically features family-friendly activities, local vendors, and opportunities to learn more about animal rescue efforts. The course is generally designed to be accessible and enjoyable, often featuring paved or well-maintained gravel paths through scenic local parks or neighborhoods. While specific terrain details for the 2024 Rochester event will be confirmed closer to the date, participants should anticipate a relatively flat and fast course, ideal for setting personal bests or simply enjoying a pleasant outdoor run. The "Furriest" aspect of the event implies that well-behaved, leashed dogs are not only welcomed but encouraged to participate alongside their owners, adding a special charm and communal spirit to the race.

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