Festival Park, Aberdeen MD
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
🎃 Cats & Bats Haunted 5K
For 9 years, this has been the race of choice for your pre-Halloween fun! The famous Cats & Bats 5K is once again in ABERDEEN! Spend your #HalloweeninAberdeen
📅 Date & Location
Date: Saturday, October 26th - 8:00 am start time.
Location: Festival Park, Aberdeen, MD
Course: USATF Certified Course - view map here
🏃♂️ Race Format
- In-Person: We are planning for a Group, In-Person 5K.
- Virtual: Also have a Virtual 5K component for those who cannot attend in person.
- Comfort: Virtual component is for anyone not comfortable racing in a group environment.
🕒 Packet Pickup
- Morning Pickup: Starts at 6:30 am, under the pavilion.
- Early Pickup: October 23 from 3:30 - 7 pm at Charm City Run in Bel Air.
- Shipping Option: Available for $7.00, see registration for details.
💵 Race Fees
- 5K: Live Run or Walk - $30 per person through August 31, 2024.
- Virtual 5K: $35 per person, includes race bib, shirt, and medal mailed to participants.
- One Mile Fun Run: $20 per person, race shirt included.
🏅 Awards and Benefits
- Finisher's Medal: Custom Commemorative Finisher's Medal for all participants.
- Winner Awards: Medals for overall Male and Female winners.
- Age Groups: Awards for 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
- Beneficiary: The National PTSD Foundation, supporting local first responders.
☔ Important Notes
- Weather: This is a Rain or Shine event!
- No Refunds: Ticket sales are final: no refunds for any reason.
- Timing: This race is owned, managed, and professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.
🔗 Register Now
Don't miss out on participating in the area’s spookiest fall running event! Registration is open!
We’ll see YOU at the Cats & Bats 5K!
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