Everyone’s favorite pet event will take place on Saturday, June 6th, 2026! Join us for the 20th annual The Fast & The Furriest® event that will feature a 10K & 5K race, kids race, dog walk, free vaccination clinic and pet festival! The pet festival will include live music, food trucks, sponsor giveaways, vendors, pet contests, local pet organizations and a variety of activities for you, your family and your pets. Come out and help us celebrate our love of animals and our city.
How can you be involved this year?
- Participate in the 5K or 10K in person or virtually
- Sign your child up for the 1/2 Mile Kids Race!
- 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 vaccination 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.
- Participate in the silent auction to win some great prizes!
Event Details:
The event is located at Brown Square Park which is located right across the street from Rochester Animal Services, 184 Verona Street, Rochester NY 14608. There is free parking (although donations are appreciated) in the Kodak / Carestream Lot D on the corner of Brown Street and Verona Street, with access from Oak Street.
Note: There will be road closures in the Brown Square Park Area and along the Race Routes. Be sure to review the road closures and if necessary, the alternate routes into the parking area.
Timeline of events
- 7:00am |5K, 10K & Kids Race Race Registration opens
- 8:00am | 10K Race Start on Verona Street
- 8:15am | 5K Race Start on Verona Street
- 8:30am | Dog Walk Registration Opens and Pet Festival Begins
- 9:00am | Shelter Opens, Vaccination Clinic and Silent Auction Begins
- 9:00am | Adoptable Dog Showcase
- 9:30am | 1/2 Mile Kids Race Begins
- 10:00am | Dog Walk Begins In Park
- 11:00am | Pet Contests at Stage
- 12:00pm | Silent Auction Ends
- 1:00pm | Event ends
Interested in Supporting Pets in Need While Getting Some Brand Awareness?
If you are interested in sponsoring the event reach out to Mary Jones at mary@vsas.org for more details on various opportunities!
Click here to view sponsor packet
Become a vendor
Interested in being a vendor and getting in front of a pet loving audience? Fill out the 2026 Vendor Application form HERE.
Sign Up To Volunteer
The Fast & The Furriest relies heavily on the support of volunteers to assist as a course marshal, packet pick up, set up and tear down, water stops and more.
