FURRY FUN RUN/WALK for PEOPLE and DOGS!
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:15 AM EDT
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- Saratoga Springs State Park Warming Hut, 194 Avenue of the Pines, 12866
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A beloved 5K run/walk for people and their dogs, supporting Peppertree Rescue on a scenic course in Saratoga Springs.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseWho it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- All Genders Welcome
Beginner Friendly
All Genders WelcomeGreat for: beginners, cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the 18th Annual Furry Fun Run/Walk, a unique 5K experience designed for both people and their canine companions. Held at the scenic Avenue of the Pines in Saratoga State Park, this event is a dedicated fundraiser for Peppertree Rescue. It stands out as one of the area's first 5Ks to warmly welcome dogs, offering a chance to enjoy a beautiful course while supporting a great cause. Whether you're running for a prize or walking with your furry friend, it's a memorable day for all.
What to expect
- Enjoy a 5K run or walk alongside your dog on the scenic Avenue of the Pines.
- Support Peppertree Rescue, a volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping dogs.
- Compete for prizes awarded to top human and canine finishers, with barcode timing.
Standout details
- Run or walk with your dog
- Benefits Peppertree Rescue
- Prizes for top human and dog finishers
- Scenic Saratoga State Park course
Perks & features
- Dog-Friendly
Dog-FriendlyFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 2 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM EDT · From $27.63
Opens Mar 13, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM EDT · From $27.63
Opens Mar 13, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Join us for the 18th Annual Furry Fun Run, a Run/Walk for people AND dogs!
This great fundraiser to benefit Peppertree Rescue will take place at the Warming Hut off the scenic Avenue of the Pines in Saratoga State Park on Saturday April 18th!
The Furry Fun Run was the first 5k in the area to welcome dogs, and it is a do-not-miss event! If you are not up for running, we welcome walkers too! Day-of-registration is $35 so do not forget to register early.
FREE T-shirts will go to the first 25 registrants.
Prizes will be awarded to the first woman, man, non-binary person and dog to cross the finish line. This event will be bar code timed by White Knight Timing and Race Management.
Packet pick up and race day registration will run from 8:00 am to 8:45 am on race day at the Warming Hut; the race will start promptly at 9:15 am. Proceeds of this event go to benefit the dogs of Peppertree Rescue. Peppertree Rescue is a volunteer run organization dedicated to helping dogs of good temperament – we do not discriminate based on breed, age or health. Please check us out: https://peppertree.org/
The park staff have asked is to make sure that our four legged friends waste be picked up behind them. We will provide environmentally safe bags at the beginning of the race.
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