Cat Caper 5K
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Event overview
The 20th Annual Cat Caper 5K is a fundraising walk/run for the Cat Welfare Association on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH 43082. The event features a main 5K and additional event options, and proceeds support Cat Welfare activities. The course at the Westerville Sports Complex is described as flat, paved and scenic. Dogs on leashes and strollers are permitted.
Event details and services
- 5K - main run/walk
- 5K - Walker
- Kids Run - open to ages 12 and under
- Cat Napper
Registration for the events opens March 23, 2026. Entry fees listed are $40 for the 5K and 5K - Walker, $10 for the Kids Run, and $30 for Cat Napper. A group discount applies when five or more register together in the same cart; each person receives a $5 discount. Early packet pickup is available at Road Runner Sports, 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington, OH; that location donates $1.50 per packet picked up there. All finishers receive a medal at the finish line; awards are presented to top finishers. Swag bags include a custom t-shirt and one raffle ticket. Post-race activities include food trucks, vendors, a raffle with proceeds to Cat Welfare, and donations of canned PURINA cat food earn raffle tickets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
