Whisker Walk/Run 5K/10K 2026
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Nashville, Tennessee
- Price $39.11 - $81.81
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a purr-fectly delightful day at the 5th Annual Whisker Walk/Run 5K/10K on Saturday, March 28, 2026! Join us at the scenic Shelby Park Riverview Pavilion in Nashville, Davidson, for a fun-filled event that not only promotes fitness but also supports a noble cause. Lace up your running shoes and choose between the exciting 5K or 10K race distances, all while raising funds for True Rescue, which cares for over 400 cats and kittens in need.
This year’s event promises a vibrant atmosphere with live music, food trucks, and a delicious bake sale, plus the chance to win prizes for the most outrageous cat-inspired outfits! Don’t forget to bring your furry friends along, as dogs are welcome to join the fun on a leash. Registration includes a whimsical Whisker Walk T-shirt and a cat ear headband, so make sure to sign up by March 22 to secure your size! With awards for top finishers and an opportunity to tour True Rescue’s facility after the race, this is a community celebration you won’t want to miss. Let’s make a difference together—join us in walking, running, and celebrating our
This year’s event promises a vibrant atmosphere with live music, food trucks, and a delicious bake sale, plus the chance to win prizes for the most outrageous cat-inspired outfits! Don’t forget to bring your furry friends along, as dogs are welcome to join the fun on a leash. Registration includes a whimsical Whisker Walk T-shirt and a cat ear headband, so make sure to sign up by March 22 to secure your size! With awards for top finishers and an opportunity to tour True Rescue’s facility after the race, this is a community celebration you won’t want to miss. Let’s make a difference together—join us in walking, running, and celebrating our
Organiser's Description
Come and join us for our 5th Annual Whisker Walk/Run 5K/10K 2026 at Shelby Park Riverview Pavilion (1964 Davidson Street) in Nashville on March 28th, 2025! All proceeds benefit True Rescue and the over 400 cats and kittens we have currently under our care. We have a 7,000 sq foot, cage-free facility, with 15 different rooms to accommodate every age, size and personality. We take in cats and kittens that would otherwise not survive their circumstances, and we do our best to take in all difficult medical cases that are presented to us from cats that have been neglected, abused or homeless.
This event is to raise awareness towards the growing needs of the cats and kittens in our county and all surrounding counties, and to help fund our medical clinic to purchase supplies and equipment. We must, as a community, do more for these creatures, and we must provide more resources to help. True Rescue is growing fast, and we can't do it without fundraisers such as these, bringing community and cat lovers together in unity for this great cause.
We are proud to announce that our emcee for the event is our favorite news reporter, Nick Beres, with News Channel 5. We will have music, food trucks, a delicious bake sale, vendor booths, and more! After the event, come join us at our shelter to take a tour, meet our staff, visit with our in-house kitties, and possibly adopt! We would love to encourage everybody that walks to bring out your crazy cat lady/guy side! We will be giving a prize for the most outrageous, cat-inspired outfit! If you love cats, you don't want to miss out! Oh, and we love our dogs too, so dogs are allowed to run with you during the race, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after.
With registration, you will receive your very own Whisker Walk T-shirt and a cat ear headband! Please note, the registration deadline to guarantee your size in a t-shirt is by midnight on March 22nd, 2026. You will be able to select a size during the registration process. Once a certain size has run out (after March 22nd), you will no longer be able to select that size. Once all t-shirts have run out, you will only be able to select "No T-shirt". Let's get this crazy cat walk started!
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 7AM ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE.
EARLY PACKET PICK UP
Packets can be picked up on Friday, March 27th from 11:00-5:00 at the following location:
True Rescue
12110 Lebanon Rd.
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30-7:00am Registration/Packet Pick Up
7:30 Start 5K & 10K Run
7:35 Start 5K Walk
AWARDS
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers by gender in the 5K/10K. First place will be awarded by gender in each age bracket:
18 and under
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
All awards are given out within 30 minutes after the last eligible winner crosses the finish line. You must be present to claim the award.
SWITCHING YOUR DISTANCE:
VERY IMPORTANT FOR ACCURATE RESULTS
If you wish to change your race distance, please reach out to the race director prior to race day or during packet pick up. If you would like to defer to a shorter distance, no refund will be given for the difference in price. If you would like to upgrade distance, you will be required to pay the current rate excess your original payment.
VENDOR BOOTH RENTAL:
Booth rental is for a 12' x 12' outdoor space. We do not supply tables, tents or chairs, and electricity is not available, as this is an outdoor event. We will have booth spaces lined up right near the starting/finishing point. We highly recommend a tent in the event of rain showers. Be sure and bring heavy items to secure your tent because the use of stakes, is prohibited.
Please email [email protected] for vendor approval. Once approved, a digital application will be sent.
VENDOR BOOTH APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2026
This event is to raise awareness towards the growing needs of the cats and kittens in our county and all surrounding counties, and to help fund our medical clinic to purchase supplies and equipment. We must, as a community, do more for these creatures, and we must provide more resources to help. True Rescue is growing fast, and we can't do it without fundraisers such as these, bringing community and cat lovers together in unity for this great cause.
We are proud to announce that our emcee for the event is our favorite news reporter, Nick Beres, with News Channel 5. We will have music, food trucks, a delicious bake sale, vendor booths, and more! After the event, come join us at our shelter to take a tour, meet our staff, visit with our in-house kitties, and possibly adopt! We would love to encourage everybody that walks to bring out your crazy cat lady/guy side! We will be giving a prize for the most outrageous, cat-inspired outfit! If you love cats, you don't want to miss out! Oh, and we love our dogs too, so dogs are allowed to run with you during the race, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after.
With registration, you will receive your very own Whisker Walk T-shirt and a cat ear headband! Please note, the registration deadline to guarantee your size in a t-shirt is by midnight on March 22nd, 2026. You will be able to select a size during the registration process. Once a certain size has run out (after March 22nd), you will no longer be able to select that size. Once all t-shirts have run out, you will only be able to select "No T-shirt". Let's get this crazy cat walk started!
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 7AM ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE.
EARLY PACKET PICK UP
Packets can be picked up on Friday, March 27th from 11:00-5:00 at the following location:
True Rescue
12110 Lebanon Rd.
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30-7:00am Registration/Packet Pick Up
7:30 Start 5K & 10K Run
7:35 Start 5K Walk
AWARDS
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers by gender in the 5K/10K. First place will be awarded by gender in each age bracket:
18 and under
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
All awards are given out within 30 minutes after the last eligible winner crosses the finish line. You must be present to claim the award.
SWITCHING YOUR DISTANCE:
VERY IMPORTANT FOR ACCURATE RESULTS
If you wish to change your race distance, please reach out to the race director prior to race day or during packet pick up. If you would like to defer to a shorter distance, no refund will be given for the difference in price. If you would like to upgrade distance, you will be required to pay the current rate excess your original payment.
VENDOR BOOTH RENTAL:
Booth rental is for a 12' x 12' outdoor space. We do not supply tables, tents or chairs, and electricity is not available, as this is an outdoor event. We will have booth spaces lined up right near the starting/finishing point. We highly recommend a tent in the event of rain showers. Be sure and bring heavy items to secure your tent because the use of stakes, is prohibited.
Please email [email protected] for vendor approval. Once approved, a digital application will be sent.
VENDOR BOOTH APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2026
Races
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Whisker Walk 5K (Untimed)
Incl. $4.11 Fee & True Rescue Whisker Walk T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$39.11
OPENS 01 DECA True Rescue Whisker Walk t-shirt, cat ear headband and participation bib, are included in your registration. Please note that the registration deadline to guarantee your size in a t-shirt is by midnight on March 22nd, 2026. Registration will be until the morning of the event. -
Whisker Walk 5K (Timed)
Incl. $4.79 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$49.79
OPENS 01 DECA True Rescue Whisker Walk t-shirt, cat ear headband and timed participation bib, are included in your registration. Please note that the registration deadline to guarantee your size in a t-shirt is by midnight on March 22nd, 2026. Registration will be until the morning of the event. -
Whisker Walk 10K (Timed)
Incl. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$60.46
OPENS 01 DECA True Rescue Whisker Walk t-shirt, cat ear headband and timed participation bib, are included in your registration. Please note that the registration deadline to guarantee your size in a t-shirt is by midnight on March 22nd, 2026. Registration will be until the morning of the event. -
Virtual 5K/10K
Incl. $4.11 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.11
OPENS 01 DECCant make it to race day in person? Join us with our virtual race! Whether youre hitting your favorite trail, running on a treadmill, or jogging through your neighborhood, you can still be part of the excitement. Run on your own time, at your own pace, and stay connected to the race community! Each participant will receive a t-shirt and cat ear headband. Please note that the registration deadline to guarantee your size in a t-shirt is by midnight on March 22nd, 2026. Registration will be until the morning of the event. All items will be shipped to non-local residents the week after the race. Local residents can pick up their race swag at the following location: True Rescue 12110 Lebanon Rd. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Available to U.S. residents only (excludes Alaska and Hawaii). Sign up today and make your miles count! -
Whisker Walk Vendor Booth Space Rental
Incl. $6.81 Fee
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$81.81
OPENS 01 DECBooth rental is for a 12' x 12' outdoor space. We do not supply tables, tents or chairs, and electricity is not available, as this is an outdoor event. We will have booth spaces lined up right near the starting/finishing point. We highly recommend a tent in the event of rain showers. Be sure and bring heavy items to secure your tent because the use of stakes, is prohibited. Please email [email protected] for vendor approval. Once approved, a digital application will be sent.
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Riverview Pavillion, 1964 Davidson St, Nashville, 37206, TN, United States
Whisker Walk/Run 5K/10K 2026
