Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a purr-fectly delightful day at the Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2026! This exciting event will take place at Veterans Park in Birmingham, Shelby, offering a beautiful backdrop of varied terrain for runners and walkers of all ages. Participants can choose to tackle the 5K Meow-A-Thon, starting at 8:00 AM, or join the fun with the 1 Mile Whisker Walk, which kicks off at 9:30 AM.
Both races are not only a fantastic way to get active but also support a noble cause—benefiting Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter dedicated to saving abandoned and injured cats and kittens. With registration options available online until midnight on May 1, 2026, participants can enjoy an entry fee of $25 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 Mile event, with special rates for children. Join us for a day filled with fun, furry friends, and the chance to win exciting prizes for top finishers! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a
Both races are not only a fantastic way to get active but also support a noble cause—benefiting Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter dedicated to saving abandoned and injured cats and kittens. With registration options available online until midnight on May 1, 2026, participants can enjoy an entry fee of $25 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 Mile event, with special rates for children. Join us for a day filled with fun, furry friends, and the chance to win exciting prizes for top finishers! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a
Organiser's Description
The Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon is a 5k race and the Whisker Walk is a 1 mile fun run/walk benefiting Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter for cats and kittens.
The race will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL. Veterans Park offers a varied terrain for running, including fields, trails and pavement.
The race will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather we will operate on a delay. Check-in begins at 7:00 am. The 5K Meow-A-Thon will start at 8:00 am. The 1 mile Whisker walk/run will start at 9:30. This will allow time for 5k awards and to allow 5k runners to participate with family in the whisker walk!
Register online through midnight May 1, 2026.
The entry fee for the 5k Meow-a-Thon is $25, or $15 for children 10 and under.
The entry fee for the 1 mile Whisker walk/run is $15, or $5 for children 10 and under.
Packet pickup will be available Friday May 1st at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, 3432 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham, AL 35226 between 12:30pm and 6pm. You may also register in person at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue Friday May 1st between 12:30pm and 6pm.
Packet pickup and day of registration will be available Saturday morning May 2nd at Veterans Park starting at 7am.
Meow-A-Thon entry fee the day of the race is $30, or $20 for children 10 and under.
Whisker Walk entry fee the day of the race is $20, or $10 for children 10 and under.
If you don't want to run but want the T-shirt? Or have opted for the 1Mile Whisker Walk (which does not include a race shirt). You can order a shirt from the Race Store - Just click on the "More" menu item and select "Store'. Shirts must be picked up at the Haven or the day of the race. There will be no shipping option. We will do our best to guarantee sizes but due to the order deadline for the T-shirt, signups after April 15th cannot be guaranteed their selected size.
Prizes will be awarded for overall male and female 5k finishers (1st thru 3rd) as well as age group awards for male and female 1st thru 3rd finishers!
We have made it our mission to save abandoned, stray, and injured animals, provide them with the care they need in a safe and loving environment, and adopt them into forever homes. To find out more about Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue visit our website at http://www.kittykathavenrescue.org or join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kittykathavenrescue .
The race will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL. Veterans Park offers a varied terrain for running, including fields, trails and pavement.
The race will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather we will operate on a delay. Check-in begins at 7:00 am. The 5K Meow-A-Thon will start at 8:00 am. The 1 mile Whisker walk/run will start at 9:30. This will allow time for 5k awards and to allow 5k runners to participate with family in the whisker walk!
Register online through midnight May 1, 2026.
The entry fee for the 5k Meow-a-Thon is $25, or $15 for children 10 and under.
The entry fee for the 1 mile Whisker walk/run is $15, or $5 for children 10 and under.
Packet pickup will be available Friday May 1st at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, 3432 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham, AL 35226 between 12:30pm and 6pm. You may also register in person at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue Friday May 1st between 12:30pm and 6pm.
Packet pickup and day of registration will be available Saturday morning May 2nd at Veterans Park starting at 7am.
Meow-A-Thon entry fee the day of the race is $30, or $20 for children 10 and under.
Whisker Walk entry fee the day of the race is $20, or $10 for children 10 and under.
If you don't want to run but want the T-shirt? Or have opted for the 1Mile Whisker Walk (which does not include a race shirt). You can order a shirt from the Race Store - Just click on the "More" menu item and select "Store'. Shirts must be picked up at the Haven or the day of the race. There will be no shipping option. We will do our best to guarantee sizes but due to the order deadline for the T-shirt, signups after April 15th cannot be guaranteed their selected size.
Prizes will be awarded for overall male and female 5k finishers (1st thru 3rd) as well as age group awards for male and female 1st thru 3rd finishers!
We have made it our mission to save abandoned, stray, and injured animals, provide them with the care they need in a safe and loving environment, and adopt them into forever homes. To find out more about Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue visit our website at http://www.kittykathavenrescue.org or join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kittykathavenrescue .
Races
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Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-a-Thon
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS TOMORROW5K Run/Walk 8am Start for the 5K Medals for the 5K at 9:15am 1 mile Whisker run/walk at 9:30am Register online through midnight May 1st. The entry fee is $25, or $15 for children 10 and under. Packet pickup will be available May 1st at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, 3432 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham, AL 35226 between 12:30 and 6pm. You may also register in person at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue at that time. Packet pickup and day of registration will also be available Saturday morning May 2nd at Veterans Park starting at 7am. Entry fee the day of the race is $30, or $20 for children 10 and under. -
Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 1 Mile Whisker Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:30AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS TOMORROW1 mile Whisker run/walk begins at 9:30am Register online through midnight May 1st. The entry fee for the 1 mile Whisker walk/run is $15, or $5 for children 10 and under. Packet pickup will be available May 1st at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, 3432 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham, AL 35226 between 12:30 and 6pm. You may also register in person at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue at that time. Packet pickup and day of registration will also be available Saturday morning May 2nd at Veterans Park starting at 7am. Whisker Walk entry fee the day of the race is $20, or $10 for children 10 and under.
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Veterans Park on Valleydale - Hoover Alabama, 4800 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, 35242, AL, United States
Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk
