Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: The Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon is a 5k race and the Whisker Walk is a 1 mile fun run/walk benefiting Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter for cats and kittens.
• Date: The race will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025.
• Location: Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL.
• Terrain: Veterans Park offers a varied terrain for running, including fields, trails and pavement.

⏰ Schedule

• Check-in: Begins at 7:00 am.
• 5K Start: 8:00 am.
• Whisker Walk Start: 9:30 am.
• Weather Policy: The race will be held rain or shine: delay in case of severe weather.

💲 Entry Fees

• 5K Meow-A-Thon: $25, or $15 for children 10 and under.
• 1 Mile Whisker Walk/Run: $15, or $5 for children 10 and under.
• Day of Registration (5K): $30, or $20 for children 10 and under.
• Day of Registration (Whisker Walk): $20, or $10 for children 10 and under.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date & Time: Friday, May 9th, between 12:30 pm and 6 pm.
• Location: Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, 3432 Old Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226.
• Day of Pickup: Saturday morning May 10th at Veterans Park starting at 7 am.
• Registration: You may also register in person on May 9th at the specified location.

👕 T-Shirt Information

• Shirt Orders: Can be ordered from the Race Store - click on "More" and select "Store".
• Pickup: Shirts must be picked up at the Haven or the day of the race. No shipping is available.
• Size Guarantee: Signups after April 19th cannot be guaranteed their selected size.
• Whisker Walk: Does not include a race shirt.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Awards: Prizes for overall male and female 5k finishers (1st thru 3rd).
• Age Group Awards: Male and female 1st thru 3rd finishers will receive age group awards.
• Fun Activities: Join Kit-N Kaboodle, Use Your Noodle! Arcade style games with feline flavor will be available.
• Game Times: Games run from 8 am to 11 am for both kids and adults.

🐱 Mission Statement

We have made it our mission to save abandoned, stray, and injured animals, provide them with the care they need in a safe and loving environment, and adopt them into forever homes.

🌐 Learn More

To find out more about Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, visit our website at http://www.kittykathavenrescue.org or join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kittykathavenrescue.

🔗 Registration Link

Register online at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon until midnight May 9, 2025.