Cats & Bats Haunted 5K
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Event overview
The Cats & Bats Haunted 5K is a recurring race in Aberdeen, Maryland, held at Festival Park on October 31, 2026. The event includes an in-person 5K, a 1-mile fun run (untimed), and a virtual 5K option. The course is USATF certified. The race benefits The National PTSD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Distances and participation details
- 5K (in-person)
- 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)
- Virtual 5K
Packet pickup is available on race morning under the Festival Park pavilion; a pre-race pickup is listed at Charm City Run in Bel Air on October 23. A mailing option for race packets is offered for an additional fee. A custom event shirt is available; registrants are advised to register by October 15 to improve chances of receiving their preferred size.
Early registration for the in-person 5K is shown as $30 through September 30, 2026; fees increase after that date. The virtual 5K fee includes mailing of a race bib, shirt, and medal. The event is rain or shine and ticket sales are final with no refunds. Overall male and female winners receive medals and age-group awards are given for multiple brackets; winners are announced on site. The race is owned, managed, and timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
