About
Event Overview
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.
Course Description & Map
The race will be held at Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL. Veterans Park offers a varied terrain for running, including fields, trails and pavement.
Schedule
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 am.
Registration & Pricing
Register online through midnight May 9, 2025. 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 Details
Packet pickup will be available Friday May 9th at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, 3432 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham, AL 35226 between 12:30pm and 6pm. Packet pickup and day of registration will be available Saturday morning May 10th at Veterans Park starting at 7am.
What to Bring
Bring your registration confirmation and any necessary items for the race.
Race Day Info
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.
Awards & Categories
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!
Parking & Transportation
Parking is available at Veterans Park.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
The race will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, we will operate on a delay.
