Event Description

For 4 years, this has been the race of choice for your pre-Halloween fun! The famous Cats & Bats 5K is once again in ABERDEEN! 

SATURDAY, October 26th, 2019 - 8:00 am start time.  USATF Certified Course

CUSTOM EVENT SHIRT - Please register by 10/18 to guarantee your shirt size choice. Shirt size choice will shut off on that day, but registration will remain open.  We will do our best to have shirts for all but cannot guarantee sizes or availability for those who register after 10/18.
BEST COSTUME AWARDS!
That's Right!  Come on out to beautiful Festival Park in Aberdeen, MD and participate in the ONLY 5k to feature a Custom Commemorative Finisher's Medal for all participants.
This is THE area's spookiest fall running event, so don't miss out!  Registration has just opened, and we expect a sellout crowd.
In addition to a beautiful flat-and-fast course, you also get great swag, food, drink, shirts, awards, and don't forget. . . an AWESOME Finisher's Medal for all participants!
2019 Finisher's Medal

Our run will benefit The National PTSD Foundation, a 501(c)3 that works to support our local veterans and first responders who suffer from this affliction.
Medals will be awarded to our overall Male and Female Winners, as well as age group awards, first place only 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Give your best costume a trial run at our costume contest! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for best costumes as judged by the participants.  Bring the most friends to win!
We'll see YOU at the Cats & Bats 5K! 
This event is RAIN OR SHINE!
Ticket sales are final and there are no refunds for any reason. 

Early packet pickup to be held on Thursday 10/24/19 at Charm City Run in Bel Air 4-730 pm. Race day pickup will begin at 630 am at Festival Park