Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon
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About the race
The Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue events on May 15, 2027 take place at Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Alabama. The events benefit Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter for cats and kittens.
Available distances:
- 5K Meow-A-Thon
- 1 mile Whisker Walk
The course at Veterans Park includes varied terrain with fields, trails and pavement. The event is scheduled to proceed rain or shine; in the event of severe weather the organizers may operate on a delay.
Registration opens October 31, 2026 and remains available through May 15, 2027. Fees through midnight May 14, 2027 are listed as follows: 5K $25 or $15 for children 10 and under; 1 mile $15 or $5 for children 10 and under. Day of event registration increases these fees to 5K $30 or $20 for children 10 and under, and 1 mile $20 or $10 for children 10 and under. All registration can be completed online.
Packet pickup is available the day before at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue (3432 Old Columbiana Road, Birmingham) and at Veterans Park on race day. Race shirts can be purchased separately; 1 mile entries do not include a race shirt. Shirts must be picked up at the shelter or on race day and sizes ordered after April 29 may not be guaranteed.
Awards are given for overall male and female 1st through 3rd and for male and female age group 1st through 3rd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
