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Furry Friends

Name: Furry Friends
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Jefferson, Wisconsin

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calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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About the Event

We are looking forward to seeing YOU at the annual Furry Friends 5K. Join the race to help homeless pets at the Humane Society of Jefferson County’s 12th Annual Furry Friends 5K Run/Walk. What can you expect? A safe, tail-wagging experience that is fun for everyone! This family- and dog-friendly event will take place at the Jefferson County Fair Park with a beautiful flat scenic course that ensures first time walkers and runners can comfortably participate alongside the more serious runners.

See the route: Furry Friends 5K Route

Schedule of Events:

Friday at Humane Society of Jefferson County W6127 Rd Jefferson, WI

3-6pm: Packet Pick Up

Saturday at the Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N Jackson Ave, Jefferson, WI

8:00am: Packet Pick up and Day-of Registration

8:50am: Welcome and Thank You's

9:00am: Start of Race

10:15am: Awards

10:30am: KidK obstacle race begins

11:15am: Raffle Winners Drawn and Announced

About the KidK Obstacle Run/Walk!
- GEARED for ages 1 to 6, but anyone can register to get in on the fun.
- All participants will get a medal. There will not be an award ceremony for the KidK Run/Walk.
- The obstacle course will have different activities for each participant to explore with color powder, hopscotch style obstacles, rail yard, and so much more.

Races Offered

5K Run (Timed)

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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09:00

5K Walk (Untimed)

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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09:00

KidK Obstacle run/walk

May 16, 2026

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Distance — KidK Obstacle run/walk

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Type — Road running

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10:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Jefferson.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.8° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 7.8° / 20.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.4 /

water_drop 63.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.8° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 7.8° / 20.2°

air 12.4 km/h

water_drop 63.0%

About Jefferson

Jefferson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It lies at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers. The population was 7,793 at the 2020 census. The city is partially bordered by the Town of Jefferson.