Run VibesBeta
← Back to search

Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk

5K · Walk · 1 mi · Fun Run

5/2/2026, 12:00:00 PM · Birmingham, Alabama, US

Est. 2025 · Listed Feb 17, 2018

Run Vibes summary

Summarization pending

AI summarization pending

We haven’t generated Run Vibes’ quick-read summary for this race yet—it’s in the enrichment queue and will appear here soon with notes on vibe, race-day feel, and who the event suits best.

Until then, open Original listing below for the full source description, and double-check anything important on the organizer’s page.

Original listingFull description from sourceTap to expand · same text as on RunSignup / the official listing

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 .

More events in Alabama, and comparable distances or challenge.

The INDY 5K presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama

5K

3/27/2026 · Birmingham, AL

Est. 2025 · Listed Feb 13, 2019

Register
QuirkySteady EffortBeginner-friendly

Experience the thrill of running a 5K on the actual 17-turn road course at Barber Motorsports Park, complete with admission to the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

Training Program Azalea Trail Run 5k & 10k

10K · 5K · 1 mi · Walk

3/28/2026 · Mobile, AL

Est. 2026 · Listed Dec 1, 2025

Register
FunSteady EffortBeginner-friendly

Join Fleet Feet Mobile's inclusive training program for the Azalea Trail Run 5K & 10K, designed to build confidence and readiness for all paces, from walkers to runners.

Grow in Grace 5K

5K · Fun Run · 0.6 mi

3/28/2026 · Odenville, AL

Est. 2025 · Listed Jan 7, 2025

Register
Cause DrivenEasygoingBeginner-friendlyShirt

A family-friendly 5K and Kids Fun Run raising funds for preschool recreational equipment in Odenville, AL.

River City Run Presented By Capital Power

10K · 5K · Fun Run · 0.7 mi · 3.5 mi

3/28/2026 · Decatur, AL

Est. 2025 · Listed Feb 6, 2021

Register
CompetitivePush PotentialBeginner-friendlyAwardsMedals

A flat and fast North Alabama favorite, the River City Run offers prize money, scenic river views, and supports a great cause, with distances for all paces.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (13)

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

3/28/2026 · Montgomery, AL

Est. 2025 · Listed Dec 9, 2024

Register
FunSteady EffortBeginner-friendlyScenicMedals

Join the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon in Montgomery, AL, for a looped course experience and a well-earned finisher medal.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (13)

5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 15K

3/28/2026 · Gadsden, AL

Est. 2026 · Listed Aug 5, 2025

Register
FunPush PotentialAwardsMedalsShirt

Chase your medal on a unique pea gravel trail at the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, featuring a multi-loop out-and-back course in Gadsden, AL.

Taylor Made 5K

5K · Walk

3/28/2026 · Dothan, AL

Est. 2025 · Listed Mar 4, 2025

Register
Cause DrivenSteady EffortBeginner-friendly

Lace up for the Taylor Made 5K, a scenic run through Taylor's rolling countryside, where every step supports the vital programs of the Taylor Senior Center.

Colors for Children’s

5K · 1 mi · Fun Run

3/28/2026 · Auburn, AL

Est. 2025 · Listed Feb 20, 2022

Register
Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

AI summarization pending

We haven’t generated Run Vibes’ quick-read summary for this race yet—it’s in the queue and will show here when ready.

Full listing on the race page · official details from the source