A Kitten Place Black Cat 5K Fun Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Valrico, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a purr-fectly delightful day at the Sixth Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Valrico, Hillsborough! This exciting event supports A Kitten Place Rescue and offers participants the chance to engage in a fun, untimed 5K run/walk or a leisurely one-mile stroll around the scenic lake. The day kicks off at 7:30 AM with registration and check-in, followed by the 5K race start and one-mile walk at 8:15 AM.
After the race, stick around for a festive celebration filled with music, delicious refreshments, raffles, a silent auction, and awards. One of the highlights of the day is the crowd-favorite costume contest, so come dressed to impress! Don’t forget to bring along donations of cat litter or toys to enter a special raffle drawing. Each participant will receive a stylish event t-shirt and a goodie bag while supplies last. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and feline-friendly festivities!
After the race, stick around for a festive celebration filled with music, delicious refreshments, raffles, a silent auction, and awards. One of the highlights of the day is the crowd-favorite costume contest, so come dressed to impress! Don’t forget to bring along donations of cat litter or toys to enter a special raffle drawing. Each participant will receive a stylish event t-shirt and a goodie bag while supplies last. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and feline-friendly festivities!
Organiser's Description
BLACK CAT 5K FUN RUN & WALK
Join us for the Sixth Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run & Walk benefiting A Kitten Place Rescue! Participants can choose between our untimed 5K Fun Run/Walk or a relaxed one-mile walk around the lake. After the race, stick around for music, refreshments, raffles, silent auction, awards, and our crowd-favorite costume contest!
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Twin Lakes Neighborhood
3002 Beaver Pond Trail
Valrico, FL 33596
SCHEDULE
7:30 AM Registration & Check-In
8:15 AM 5K Start (Runners)
8:15 AM 1 Mile Walk Start
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 (12-3:00 PM)
INCLUDES ADOPTION EVENT!
Pet Supplies Plus - Valrico
1937 East State Road 60
Valrico, FL 33594
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 (4:30-7:30 PM)
Fit2Run - Brandon Mall
459 Brandon Town Center Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
All participants will receive an event t-shirt and goodie bag while supplies last.
CAT LITTER & TOY DRIVE
Bring a donation of clumping or non-clumping cat litter and/or cat and kitten toys to be entered into a special raffle drawing! Winners must be present to claim prizes.
Join us for the Sixth Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run & Walk benefiting A Kitten Place Rescue! Participants can choose between our untimed 5K Fun Run/Walk or a relaxed one-mile walk around the lake. After the race, stick around for music, refreshments, raffles, silent auction, awards, and our crowd-favorite costume contest!
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Twin Lakes Neighborhood
3002 Beaver Pond Trail
Valrico, FL 33596
SCHEDULE
7:30 AM Registration & Check-In
8:15 AM 5K Start (Runners)
8:15 AM 1 Mile Walk Start
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 (12-3:00 PM)
INCLUDES ADOPTION EVENT!
Pet Supplies Plus - Valrico
1937 East State Road 60
Valrico, FL 33594
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 (4:30-7:30 PM)
Fit2Run - Brandon Mall
459 Brandon Town Center Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
All participants will receive an event t-shirt and goodie bag while supplies last.
CAT LITTER & TOY DRIVE
Bring a donation of clumping or non-clumping cat litter and/or cat and kitten toys to be entered into a special raffle drawing! Winners must be present to claim prizes.
Races
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Black Cat 5K Fun Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt, Goodie Bag, Goodies!*
Sat 24th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.00
Black Cat 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk Join us for a fun-filled morning in the beautiful Twin Lakes Neighborhood in Valrico, FL! Participants can run the untimed 5K or enjoy a relaxing one-mile walk around the lake. This family-friendly event will feature music, refreshments, raffles, silent auction items, awards, and a costume contest for both humans and pets! Schedule: 7:30 AM Registration & Check-In 8:15 AM 5K Start 8:15 AM 1 Mile Walk Start Registration Includes: Event T-Shirt Finisher Medal Goodie Bag Complimentary Snacks & Beverages 5K Awards (Overall Male, Female and Youth) Costume Contest (people and pets) Top Fundraiser Awards 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Cat Litter & Toy Drive: Bring a donation of clumping or non-clumping cat litter or a cat/kitten toy and receive an entry into our raffle drawing! Winners must be present to claim prizes. -
Virtual Black Cat 5K/Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt, Goodie Bag, Goodies!*
$32.80
The virtual race can be completed at any time/day that the participant chooses. Virtual Participants will receive an event T-shirt and Goodie Bag (while supplies last). Unless you live outside of the Tampa, FL area, registration packets may be picked up as follows: Sunday, October 18, 2026 (12-3:00 PM) Includes Adoption Event! Pet Supplies Plus - Valrico 1937 East State Road 60 Valrico, FL 33594 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (4:30-7:30 PM) Fit2Run - Brandon Mall 459 Brandon Town Center Dr Brandon, FL 33511 All participants will receive an event t-shirt and goodie bag while supplies last. View our race website for more information.
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