Cats & Bats Haunted 5K
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Aberdeen, Maryland
- Price Free - $39.03
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fun and fitness at the Cats & Bats Haunted 5K on Saturday, October 25th, 2025! Held at the beautiful Festival Park in Aberdeen, Maryland, this beloved event has been a pre-Halloween favorite for a decade. Participants can kick off their day at 8:00 AM, tackling a USATF Certified Course that promises to be both flat and fast. Whether you choose to run or walk, this exciting 5K offers a customizable experience with both in-person and virtual race options, ensuring that everyone can join in on the hauntingly good time.
The Cats & Bats 5K features a fantastic array of race perks, including a custom commemorative finisher's medal for all participants, chip timing, and a race shirt that ensures you look great while you run. With race fees starting at just $30 for the live run, and options for a one-mile fun run or virtual participation, thereโs something for every level of runner. Plus, your participation helps support the National PTSD Foundation, making this event even more meaningful. Donโt miss out on the area's spookiest fall running eventโregister now and make your Halloween in Aberdeen unforgettable!
The Cats & Bats 5K features a fantastic array of race perks, including a custom commemorative finisher's medal for all participants, chip timing, and a race shirt that ensures you look great while you run. With race fees starting at just $30 for the live run, and options for a one-mile fun run or virtual participation, thereโs something for every level of runner. Plus, your participation helps support the National PTSD Foundation, making this event even more meaningful. Donโt miss out on the area's spookiest fall running eventโregister now and make your Halloween in Aberdeen unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
FOR 10 YEARS, THIS HAS BEEN THE RACE OF CHOICE FOR YOUR PRE-HALLOWEEN FUN! THE FAMOUS CATS & BATS 5K IS ONCE AGAIN IN ABERDEEN! SPEND YOUR _#HALLOWEENINABERDEEN_
SATURDAY, October 25th - 8:00 am start time. USATF Certified Course - view map here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vpD6NuNhyqALcOADYYWiusgu0vkB2Sud8iakA__8dIo/edit?usp=sharing]
Location: Festival Park, Aberdeen, MD
We are planning for a Group, In-Person 5K and also have a Virtual 5K component. The virtual component is in place for anyone who is non-local, will not be able to attend the live race, or is not comfortable racing in a group environment.
Packet pickup will begin on race morning at 6:30 am, under the pavilion.
Details for early packet pickup are below
Race Fees
5K - Live Run or Walk - $30 per person (through September 30, 2025 - includes chip timing, shirt, and race medal, post race food and drinks, awards for overall & age group winners. Price increase to $35/per person September 1, 2025. Race day registation, if available, is $40.
VIRTUAL 5K RACE - $35 per person - if you can't attend the race but want the swag & brag, sign up for the virtual race! Complete the distance on your day, your place, your time. Race bib, shirt, and medal will be mailed to all virtual race participants.
ONE MILE FUN RUN - $25 per person - for those who want to join in the fun but don't want to do the distance! Race shirt included. Price increase to $30 on October 1. Race day registration is $35.
This is a Rain or Shine event! No refunds will be offered for weather or other reasons.
PACKET PICK-UP INFO - RACE DAYPACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 AM IN FESTIVAL PARK. EARLY PACKET PICKUP TO BE ANNOUNCED.
We are also offering a mailing option this year ($7.00), please see registration for details and cut-off date.
CUSTOM EVENT SHIRT - Please register by 10/15 to guarantee your shirt size choice. We will do our best to have shirts for all but cannot guarantee sizes or availability for those who register after 10/15
Come on out to beautiful Festival Park in Aberdeen, MD and participate in the ONLY 5k to feature a Custom Commemorative Finisher's Medal for all participants.
This is THE area's spookiest fall running event, so don't miss out! Registration is open but we expect a sellout crowd.
In addition to a beautiful flat-and-fast course, you also get great swag, food, drink, shirts, awards, and don't forget. .. . an AWESOME Finisher's Medal for all participants!
Our run will benefit The National PTSD Foundation, a 501(c)3 that works to support our local first responders who suffer from this affliction.
Medals will be awarded to our overall Male and Female Winners, and age group awards will be announced, first, second & third place for 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Winners to be announced on-site.
We'll see YOU at the Cats & Bats 5K!
This event is RAIN OR SHINE!
Ticket sales are final and there are no refunds for any reason.
This race is owned, managed, and professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC
SATURDAY, October 25th - 8:00 am start time. USATF Certified Course - view map here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vpD6NuNhyqALcOADYYWiusgu0vkB2Sud8iakA__8dIo/edit?usp=sharing]
Location: Festival Park, Aberdeen, MD
We are planning for a Group, In-Person 5K and also have a Virtual 5K component. The virtual component is in place for anyone who is non-local, will not be able to attend the live race, or is not comfortable racing in a group environment.
Packet pickup will begin on race morning at 6:30 am, under the pavilion.
Details for early packet pickup are below
Race Fees
5K - Live Run or Walk - $30 per person (through September 30, 2025 - includes chip timing, shirt, and race medal, post race food and drinks, awards for overall & age group winners. Price increase to $35/per person September 1, 2025. Race day registation, if available, is $40.
VIRTUAL 5K RACE - $35 per person - if you can't attend the race but want the swag & brag, sign up for the virtual race! Complete the distance on your day, your place, your time. Race bib, shirt, and medal will be mailed to all virtual race participants.
ONE MILE FUN RUN - $25 per person - for those who want to join in the fun but don't want to do the distance! Race shirt included. Price increase to $30 on October 1. Race day registration is $35.
This is a Rain or Shine event! No refunds will be offered for weather or other reasons.
PACKET PICK-UP INFO - RACE DAYPACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 AM IN FESTIVAL PARK. EARLY PACKET PICKUP TO BE ANNOUNCED.
We are also offering a mailing option this year ($7.00), please see registration for details and cut-off date.
CUSTOM EVENT SHIRT - Please register by 10/15 to guarantee your shirt size choice. We will do our best to have shirts for all but cannot guarantee sizes or availability for those who register after 10/15
Come on out to beautiful Festival Park in Aberdeen, MD and participate in the ONLY 5k to feature a Custom Commemorative Finisher's Medal for all participants.
This is THE area's spookiest fall running event, so don't miss out! Registration is open but we expect a sellout crowd.
In addition to a beautiful flat-and-fast course, you also get great swag, food, drink, shirts, awards, and don't forget. .. . an AWESOME Finisher's Medal for all participants!
Our run will benefit The National PTSD Foundation, a 501(c)3 that works to support our local first responders who suffer from this affliction.
Medals will be awarded to our overall Male and Female Winners, and age group awards will be announced, first, second & third place for 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Winners to be announced on-site.
We'll see YOU at the Cats & Bats 5K!
This event is RAIN OR SHINE!
Ticket sales are final and there are no refunds for any reason.
This race is owned, managed, and professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC
Races
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Cats & Bats Haunted 5K
Incl. $3.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.74
OPENS SOONRun or walk a timed 5K -
Cats & Bats Fun Run 1 Mile (Untimed)
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.45
OPENS SOONUntimed 1 Mile Walk/Run -
Cats & Bats Virtual 5K Race
Incl. $4.03 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.03
OPENS SOONVirtual 5K for those who do not plan to attend the in-person race. Event shirt and medal will be mailed. Price of $35 includes mailing -
asa5k
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS OCT 25
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