The Fast and Furriest 5k presented by the Sanctuary at Haafsville

The Fast and Furriest 5k is a run-and-walk event at Lehigh Parkway in Allentown, Pennsylvania, presented by the Sanctuary at Haafsville. This race supports a local no-kill animal rescue in Breinigsville, with the event scheduled in late May and open to both runners and walkers. The entry fee directly supports the sanctuary’s everyday animal care, including vet work and medical costs, rather than a general race fund. The course uses Lehigh Parkway and remains open to the public, with traffic control provided. The Sanctuary at Haafsville has rescued over 14,000 animals, and the race highlights this mission by featuring shelter dogs seeking homes. Participants are asked not to bring their own pets so the shelter dogs can remain the focus. Runners receive a custom race shirt, post-race refreshments, and awards for the top two men, top two women, and age-group winners, with no duplicate awards.