Whisker Walk/Run 10K

MAR
28
2026
Support True Rescue and hundreds of cats at the Whisker Walk Run 5K and 10K on March 28, 2026 at Shelby Park in Nashville. Run in person or virtually and get a Whisker Walk T shirt and cat ear headband while enjoying a fun community race.
Sat 28 Mar 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Whisker Walk/Run 5K/10K 2026 takes place on March 28, 2026 at Shelby Park Riverview Pavilion, 1964 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206. Proceeds benefit True Rescue. True Rescue cares for over 400 cats and kittens in a 7,000 sq ft, cage-free facility with 15 rooms and operates a medical clinic for incoming animals. The event includes in-person and virtual options.

Distances and entries

  • 5K (timed and untimed)
  • 10K (timed)
  • Virtual 5K/10K

Entry fees are listed per event on the race page. Registered participants receive a Whisker Walk T-shirt and a cat ear headband. To guarantee a chosen T-shirt size, registration must be completed by March 22, 2026. Vendor booth rental is available as an event option.

Logistics and extras

Early packet pick up is available on March 27, 2026 at True Rescue, 12110 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. Vendor booth rental is for a 12' x 12' outdoor space; tables, tents, chairs, and electricity are not provided. Stakes are prohibited; vendors are advised to secure tents with heavy items. Vendor application deadline is March 25, 2026.

Awards

Overall prizes will be given to the top three finishers by gender in the 5K and 10K. First place awards by gender are given in age brackets: 18 and under; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+. Award winners must be present to claim their prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Whisker Walk 10k (timed)
5 km
Whisker Walk 5k (untimed)
5 km
Whisker Walk 5k (timed)