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🐾 The Fast & The Furriest 5K & Pizza Run 🍕Benefiting Gulf Coast Humane Society
📍 Bell Tower Shops | 📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
Join us for the Fast & The Furriest, a fun and furry-friendly 5K event supporting the incredible work of the Gulf Coast Humane Society! This year’s race will be held at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers and will feature two exciting race options—plus plenty of wagging tails and good vibes.
🏃♀️ Race Options:
🐾 5K Run/Walk
Enjoy our traditional, chip-timed 5K course through and around the Bell Tower. Whether you're running for the podium or walking with your pup, this event is open to all paces!
🍕 Pizza Run (NEW!)
Think you've got what it takes? Participants in this challenge will:
Eat 1 small slice of pizza
Run ¼ mile
Repeat 4 times
That’s right—4 slices, 1 mile, lots of laughs. The Pizza Run is hosted in partnership with Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, located in Bell Tower.
🍕 Post-Race Pizza Party at Grimaldi’s!
Stick around after the race for a pizza-fueled celebration at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at Bell Tower!
🍕 Pizza Specials for All Participants
🍹 Bar Opens Early so you can toast your finish
🎉 Bring your friends, your dog, and your appetite — this is a post-race party you don’t want to miss!
📦 Packet Pickup:
Fleet Feet Fort Myers – Bell Tower
📅 Friday, November 14
🕓 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Race Day Pickup
🕖 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
🐶 Bring Your Dog!
This race is dog-friendly and we encourage you to bring your leashed, well-behaved pets to join in on the fun. Water bowls and treats will be available, and we’ll have photo ops to capture you and your furry friend on the run!
💙 All for a Cause
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society, supporting their mission to care for and rehome thousands of animals every year. Your steps make a difference!
🏅 What You Get:
Hooded long sleeve shirt
Finisher medal
Post-race party and pet-friendly activities
Awards for top finishers and best-dressed pets!
Whether you're running fast or just here for the pizza, The Fast & The Furriest is a great way to give back and have fun. Let’s race, eat, and wag our tails for a good cause!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BELL TOWER SHOPS, Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907, United States
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