Fast & Furriest 5K Benefitting the Green County Humane Society 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- New Glarus, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast & Furriest 5K Benefitting the Green County Humane Society | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Wisconsin ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wisconsin runs 34:09, about 11:00 a mile, based on 225 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:23 and men in 30:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Fast & Furriest 5K Benefitting the Green County Humane Society starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
418 Railroad St, New Glarus, WI 53574
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 418 Railroad St, New Glarus, WI 53574Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (May 17, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Fast & Furriest 5K Benefitting the Green County Humane Society?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Wisconsin ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 418 Railroad St, New Glarus, WI 53574.
From the organizers
Get Ready to Run (or Wag) for a Cause: Join Us at the Fast and Furriest 5K!
Calling all animal lovers, runners, walkers, and tail-waggers! The Green County Humane Society (GCHS) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Fast and Furriest 5K: a fun run/walk where every step you take helps support the amazing animals at GCHS.
This year we’re taking it up a notch and encouraging our participants to grab their costumes or Halloween gear and get into the spirit with us! Our animals will also be wearing their best costumes, so grab your friends and dogs and start thinking of what you could dress up as!
When: Saturday, October 10th at 9:00 AM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)