Whisker Walk/Run 5K/10K 2025

🐾 Event Overview

• Event: 4th Annual Whisker Walk/Run 5K/10K 2025
• Date: May 3rd, 2025
• Location: Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, Nashville, TN
• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit True Rescue and over 350 cats and kittens in care

🌟 Community Involvement

• Awareness: Raise awareness about the needs of local cats and kittens
• Funding: Help fund medical clinic to purchase supplies and equipment
• Growth: True Rescue is growing with the help of community involvement
• Unity: Bringing community and cat lovers together for a great cause

🎤 Event Highlights

• Emcee: Nick Beres from News Channel 5
• Activities: Music, food trucks, bake sale, vendor booths, and more
• Tour: Opportunity to tour the shelter and meet the staff
• Costume Contest: Prize for the most outrageous cat-inspired outfit

👕 Registration Details

• Inclusions: Whisker Walk T-shirt and cat ear headband
• Deadline: April 20th, 2025, to guarantee T-shirt size
• Size Availability: Limited sizes available after April 20th
• Note: No youth sweatshirt sizes available

🕓 Important Times

• Registration Closes: 7am on race day
• Packet Pickup: May 2nd from 11:00-5:00 at True Rescue, 12110 Lebanon Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
• Event Schedule:
  • 6:30-7:00am: Registration/Packet Pick Up
  • 7:30am: Start 5K & 10K Run
  • 7:35am: Start 5K Walk

🏆 Awards

• Overall Prizes: Top three finishers by gender in 5K/10K
• Age Brackets: Prizes for 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• Claiming Awards: Must be present to receive
• Timing: Awards given out within 30 minutes after the last eligible winner

🔄 Switching Distances

• Process: Contact the race director prior to race day or during packet pickup
• Deferring: No refund for downgrading distance
• Upgrading: Must pay the difference if upgrading distance

🏪 Vendor Booth Rental

• Space Size: 12' x 12' outdoor booth
• Equipment: Tables, tents, and chairs are not provided
• Electricity: No electricity available
• Recommendations: Bring heavy items to secure your tent

🔗 More Information

• Register Here: Whisker Walk/Run Registration