Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk – Birmingham, AL 2026

Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Birmingham, AL
Venue
Veterans Park on Valleydale - Hoover Alabama
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $30.00
Events
Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon, Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 1 Mile Whisker Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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On May 2, 2026, Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue hosts the 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk at Veterans Park on Valleydale in Hoover, Alabama. The event supports the rescue organization while offering two running options: a full 5K and a 1-mile walk suitable for various fitness levels. The race starts at 8:00 AM, giving you an early morning opportunity to complete your run before the day heats up. Entry fees range from $15 to $30, making it an affordable option for athletes looking to support a local animal rescue. Birmingham-area runners can use this event to log miles while contributing to cat welfare initiatives in the community.

From the Race Organizer
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 Colum

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk – Birmingham, AL 2026?

Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk – Birmingham, AL 2026 takes place on May 2, 2026. The race is held in Birmingham, Alabama.

Where is Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk – Birmingham, AL 2026 held?

Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk – Birmingham, AL 2026 is held at Veterans Park on Valleydale - Hoover Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama.

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