The Fast & The Furriest® takes place on June 6, 2026, in Rochester, New York at 184 Verona St, with a typical start time of 8:00 AM. The event offers three distance options: 1K, 1 mile, and 6.2 miles, accommodating runners of different fitness levels and goals. Entry fees range from $12 to $45 depending on your chosen distance. This running event is straightforward and accessible for athletes seeking a local race option in the Rochester area during early summer.
From the Race Organizer
Verona Street Animal Society The Fast & the Furriest® Saturday, June 6th, 2026 We are celebrating 20 years!!! Mark your calendars for the 20th annual The Fast & The Furriest® event on Saturday, June 6th, 2026! The Fast & The Furriest® includes 5K & 10K races, kid's race, dog walk, pet festival, and vaccine clinic. This event will feature 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 5th at Fleet Feet @ the Armory (155 Culver Rd) from 10am - 6pm Saturday, June 6th at the event from 7am - 10:15am - Location - 184 Verona Street Rochester, NY **Register by Sunday, May 17 to be guaranteed an event t-shirt! Registration for the 5K & 10K closes at 11:59PM on Friday, June 5th. There is no race day registration. How can you be involved this year? Participate in the 5K, 10K or 1/2 mile kid's race in person or virtually Participate in the dog walk in person or virtually Attend the in person Pet Festival on Saturday, June 6th at Brown Square Park Enter your pet into the Pet Contests presented by Pet Supplies Plus Bring your dog to the V accination Clinic presented by Thrive Pet Healthcare which includes rabies and DAPP vaccines and microchipping. This is first come, first serve. 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 registering for the race, make sure to set up your own individual or team fundraiser on the donation page!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Rochester, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is The Fast & The Furriest® 2026 — Rochester, NY?
The Fast & The Furriest® 2026 — Rochester, NY takes place on June 6, 2026. The race is held in Rochester, New York.
Where is The Fast & The Furriest® 2026 — Rochester, NY held?
The Fast & The Furriest® 2026 — Rochester, NY is held at 184 Verona St in Rochester, New York.
Where can I find hotels near The Fast & The Furriest® 2026 — Rochester, NY?
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