Tina's Cat Run

Tina’s Cat Run takes place on the third Saturday in October, every year, in beautiful downtown Ball Ground GA, at the Ball Ground City Park.  Our goal is to bring awareness to Domestic Violence in our community, and to raise money for our local shelters. All proceeds from this event benefit the Cherokee Family Violence Center and the North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network, Inc.  

The race starts and ends in front of the Ball Ground Public Library.  It's a fast, flat, out and back course, which is USATF Certified #GA22044WC. The race is an Official Atlanta Journal - Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event. 

Every participant receives an amazing, one of a kind, custom Cat Run t-shirt. Custom medals are  given in the 5K Race, to all male and female 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers, per age group, as well as Overall, Masters and Grand Masters.  Finisher medals are given to everyone who completes the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. 

The race is also part of the Clover Glove and Black Bag Race Series (earn points in BOTH series) Run in person or Run at Home and receive the CGS and BBRS points (No shirt or awards)

Event details and schedule
Early Packet Pick-up, Race number & Early Packet Pick-up for PRE-REGISTERED & LATE REGISTRATION held at Ball Ground City Park Ball Ground GA (Just off Main Street, behind the Burger Bus) Friday, Oct. 18th  5:00 pm-7:00 pm

RACE DAY SCHEDULE & INFO  7:00 AM - RACE DAY registration & packet pick-up begins at Ball Ground City Park - (Just off Main Street - Behind the Burger Bus)

(T-Shirts guaranteed to pre-registered runners only!)

7:45 AM - National Anthem and Prayer

8:00 AM ~ 5K 

Awards:

5K Overall Male & Female
5K Master & Grand Masters
3 deep in the following age groups: in Standard Age Groups

9:00 AM ~ 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Custom Finisher medals awarded to all 1 mile Fun Run participants 

Virtual participants need to submit time no later than noon on 10/19/24 to http://tiny.cc/TinasCatRun24