11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M – April 19, 2026 – Walkersville, MD 2026

Date
April 17, 2026
Location
Walkersville, MD
Venue
Heritage Farm Park, 9236 Devilbiss Bridge Road
Start Time
8:15 AM
Events
LIVE 5K Run-No Dog, LIVE 5K RUN-WITH DOG, 1M LIVE Untimed Walk, 5K VIRTUAL RUN, 1M VIRTUAL WALK, LIVE 5K
Includes
Long sleeved tshirt
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The 11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M takes place at Heritage Farm Park in Walkersville, Maryland on April 19, 2026. The event offers two distance options: a 1-mile course and a 5K, with the race starting at 8:15 AM. Both running and walking are supported, making it accessible to a range of fitness levels and ages. The park venue at 9236 Devilbiss Bridge Road provides a straightforward setting for participants. Whether you're targeting a quick mile or tackling the full 5K, this spring race gives you a solid option for early-season racing in central Maryland.

From the Race Organizer
**ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 6:30AM ON RACE DAY** After 6:30, register on site at the blue check in tent BEGINNING AT 7AM. 8:15AM - 5K race 9:00AM - 1M walk CHECK IN TIMES: RUNNER CHECK IN: 7:15-8:00 WALKER CHECK IN: 8:15-8:45 WANT TO RUN WITH YOUR DOG? We welcome your leashed dogs to run or walk the course. Please have your dogs on a 4-6 foot leash - no retractable leashes please. Register as WITH DOG-LIVE 5K RUN so we can easily identify and reward our runners with dogs. Registrants can change this category up until the start of the race. ALL runners with dogs WILL BE eligible for age level awards. WANT TO WALK THE 5K COURSE? Yes, you can walk the 5K course. Register as 1M LIVE UNTIMED WALK . Check in for walkers is 8:15-9:00. Let us know when you check in that you are walking the 5K course when you check in. VIRTUAL RACE/WALK DATES: Friday, April 17 through Monday, April 20 COURSE TYPE: Entire course is within the park grounds and is paved except for small crossing areas that

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M – April 19, 2026 – Walkersville, MD 2026?

11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M – April 19, 2026 – Walkersville, MD 2026 takes place on April 17, 2026. The race is held in Walkersville, Maryland.

Where is 11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M – April 19, 2026 – Walkersville, MD 2026 held?

11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M – April 19, 2026 – Walkersville, MD 2026 is held at Heritage Farm Park, 9236 Devilbiss Bridge Road in Walkersville, Maryland.

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