Bad Kitty Trail 10K and 5K

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.fivestarntp.com/ograces/bad-kitty-trail-10k-and-5k.

Place

1 Harrison Plaza
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL US 35632

Description

Bad Kitty Trail 10K Trail Race & 5K Fun Run 2023

The Bad Kitty will be held February 11, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. CST. If you have been apprehensive about trying trail running, this race is for you.

Description of Courses: The course will be marked and with an aid station at the finish line. All distances will include a little over 1 mile road run from the UNA Campus to the trails in Wildwood Park. The 10-k will have around 5 miles of single track trail. Sections of the course will be very challenging and technical. This course is not a smooth “rails-to-trails” type event, and it is called the Bad Kitty for a reason. That is why you signed up right? The scenery is beautiful and inspiring with a mix of tall hardwoods and Cypress Creek bordering a side of the park. There will be a live lion on the course. There will be many curves, hills, uneven ground, roots, rocks, small water crossings, and a potential for muddy areas if it rains. Please be sure to read the Potential Risks section. The 5-k will include ~2-miles of somewhat less challenging trail. While this trail will be “easier” it will still include hills and the same types of surfaces that may result in falling as the longer course.

The BKTR is a non-profit event organized by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, a National Park Service-funded program housed at the University of North Alabama. All proceeds will be used to fund (1) projects supporting trail development in Wildwood Park and (2) programs in Wildwood Park organized by graduate students in UNA's Sports and Recreation Management program.

Race Contact Info

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REGISTRATION FEES

Registration will take place at Flowers Hall - Directions

Preview Pricing: (Ends 12/31)

5K: $25
10K: $25
Child/Adult 5K: $40
Child/Adult 10K: $40

Regular Registration Pricing: (Ends 2/9/2023)

5K: $30
10K: $30
Child/Adult Combo 5K: $50
Child/Adult Combo 10K: $50

Registration will close on 2/9/2023 @ 6:00PM

*Race day registrations are welcome:

5K: $35
10K: $35
Child/Adult Combo 5K: $60
Child/Adult Combo 10K: $60

*All participants registered by 1/8/2023 are guaranteed a shirt, registrations afterwards will receive a shirt while supplies last.

EVENT BENEFICIARY

The BKTR is a non-profit event organized by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, a National Park Service-funded program housed at the University of North Alabama. All proceeds will be used to fund (1) projects supporting trail development in Wildwood Park and (2) programs in Wildwood Park organized by graduate students in UNA's Sports and Recreation Management program.

AWARDS & GOODIES

The event will be chip timed, and we'll have awards in the following Categories:

Top 3 Overall M/F
Top 3 Overall Master's M/F
Top 3 Overall Grand Master's M/F
Top 3 Overall Senior Master's M/F
Top 3 finishers in all the normal 5yr age groups starting at 10 & under through 80+.

Participants registered by 1/8/2023 are guaranteed a shirt in their size. Afterwards, they'll be while supplies last.

TEAMS & GROUPS

Grab all your super buddies out there to join the F-U-N & score a discount too (*Tot Trot not included)! You don't even have to run the same distance!

5+: $2.50 off
11+: $3.75 off
21+: $5 off
51+: $6.25 off
100+: $7.50 off

Grab your friends to come with, and get some great swag!

FIVE STAR CHAMPIONSHIP & TURKEY TROT

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2023 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website.

Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2024. The number of spots available is based on the total registration...see event website

EVENT SCHEDULE

January 8th

Last day to register for guaranteed race shirt in your size

February 9th

Registration closed @ 6:00PM

February 11th

7:00 AM - Race day check in starts
8:00 AM - 5K/10K Start

EVENT COURTESY & REFUND POLICY

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.