
The Fast & The Furriest
Fort Myers, FL
5K
St. Catherine Catholic School provides a Christ-centered education where children strengthen their relationship with God and prepare for life's challenges and service to others.
Join us for a fun-filled morning of walking and running as we celebrate JoAnn's legacy and support our school community.
St. Catherine Catholic School is committed to providing each child with the education and life skills to become the person God intends them to be. Through the Guardian Angel Scholarship Program, we assist families with tuition and expenses, ensuring every child has access to a Catholic education regardless of financial circumstances.
All proceeds from this event support our mission to make Catholic education accessible to every family in our community.
Race Day Agenda:
6:45 Registration and packet pickup
7:45 Welcome & Opening Ceremony
8:00 5K Walk/Run start
9:30 Fellowship & Awards
Important Registration Information:
Participants shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 registrants. To guarantee your requested shirt size, please register by October 23, 2026.
After October 23, shirts and sizes will be available while supplies last.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Adams Memorials, Charleston, IL
Advanced Air, Sebring, FL
Leslie Celestina DDS (Heartland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
Council of Catholic Women, St. Catherine Catholic Parish
Food for Thought
Griffins Carpet Mart
Knights of Columbus Council 5441, St. Catherine Catholic Parish
Morris Funeral Chapel
Nucor Steel Florida
O'Sullivan Insurance
Jack Rhine State Farm Insurance
David & Jennifer Roush (Timekeeper Sponsor)
Dawn Schommer
Waypoints Financial
And special thanks to our title sponsor, Mr. Norb Walz!
Race Contact Information
St. Catherine Catholic School
Office of Advancement
Toni Joyce, Advancement Associate
2835 Kenilworth Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33870
863-385-7300 ext. 231
Toni.joyce@stcatheschool.org
St. Catherine Catholic School is a child care facility operating under an exemption pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida and is not subject to licensure or regulation by the Department of Children and Families.
Registration opens
Jul 29, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Nov 6, 2026, then $30
Registration closes
Nov 7, 2026
Race day
Nov 7, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Nov 7, 2026
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