ITC Community Sports Park, Northville MI
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Event Overview
- Event Name: I Love Cats 5K Run/Walk & Meowy Mile
- Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
- Location: ITC Community Sports Park, Northville, MI
- Start Times: Meowy Mile at 9:30 am, 5k run/walk at 10:00 am
Event Details
- Parking: Plenty of parking available at the park
- Facilities: Beautiful playground and restrooms on site
- Participation: For seasoned runners, casual walkers, and cat lovers!
- Distances: 5k run/walk (3.1 miles) and a fun Meowy Mile
Pricing
- Early Registration: $30 until April 19th, t-shirt guaranteed
- Standard Registration: $35 from April 20th to May 2nd (limited shirts available)
- Race Day: $40 on the day of the event
- Family Discount: Save $15 when registering 3 or more people from the same household
Course Information
- Start/Finish: Pavilion near the corner of 8 Mile and Napier
- Trail: Out and back on the paved ITC trail
- All Abilities: Open for all ages and abilities: run or walk at your own pace
- Restrictions: Runners, walkers, strollers, and wagons allowed: no bicycles, skateboards, or rollerblades
Race Benefits
- Swag: All participants receive a cat-themed race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and post-race refreshments
- Support a Cause: Proceeds and donations benefit Feral Kitty Trappers TNR, Inc., a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization
- Packet Pickup: Available the morning of the event at 8:30 AM at the ITC Pavilion
- Awards: Overall Male & Female winners receive a special cat-themed gift
Timing and Results
- Results: Texted to participants upon finishing
- Live Updates: Results available live at the event and on the website afterwards
- Timing Service: Professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation
- Website: Click here to register
Organizer Information
- Organization: Garr Event Solutions
- Mission: Partners with non-profits to support local community initiatives
- Tagline: Good People. Great Events. Giving Back.
Join Us
- Encouragement: Bring your cat-loving friends and let’s run (or walk) for the cats!
- Registration: Register now and let's make this a purr-fect day!
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