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Black Cat 5K Fun Run

$50 8:00AM EST - 11:00AM EST Registration ends November 9, 2024 at 11:00am EST

Virtual Black Cat 5K/Fun Run

$30 Registration ends November 9, 2024 at 11:00am EST

Place

3002 Beaver Pond Trail
Twin Lakes Neighborhood
Valrico, FL US 33596

Description

 A Kitten Place 5K Fun Run/Walk (one mile option) is a fundraiser benefiting A Kitten Place. Participants can run or walk the (untimed) 5K, or walk the one mile loop around the lake. Event festivities will take place immediately following the run/walk which will include refreshments, silent auction and raffle, music, awards and costume contest!

Saturday, November 9, 2024
Twin Lakes Neighborhood
3002 Beaver Pond Trail, Valrico, FL 33596

8:15 am - Registration/Check-in

8:45 am - 5K Start for RUNNERS!

8:50 am - 1 Mile/Walker option Start

*****EARLY PACKET PICK-UP will be on Wednesday, November 6  from 3-7 pm at Fleet Feet in Brandon - 1934 E Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL
**CAT LITTER & TOY DRIVE!!** Bring a bag or container of clumping or non-clumping cat litter and any cat or kitten toys and get entered into our raffle drawing. Winners must be present to claim their prize(s). 

Race Contact Info

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Black Cat 5K Route Map

BLACK CAT 5K ROUTE

Choose from :

  • .8 mile loop around Lake Marsh
  • 1 mile option  - Lake Michaela Blvd to Mossy Timber Trail and return to complete loop around lake to start/finish area
  • 5K Follow complete blue lines and follow Black Cat 5K signage. Detailed instructions provided below.

5K ROUTE MAP:

  • Starting at the entrance of the park, face south on Beaver Road Trail.
  • Staying RIGHT on Beaver Pond Trail, continue straight around the circle.
  • After the loop is complete, turn RIGHT back towards Lake Michaela Blvd.
  • Heading east, stay RIGHT at the small fork in the road.
  • Continue LEFT onto Lake Michaela Blvd.
  • Proceed forward and turn RIGHT onto Mossey Timber Trail, staying to the RIGHT.
  • Complete the circle and turn RIGHT towards Lake Michaela Blvd and turn RIGHT.
  • Take the next RIGHT on Hickory Grove Drive staying to the RIGHT.
  • Complete the circle and turn RIGHT towards Lake Michaela Blvd and turn RIGHT.
  • Follow Lake Michaela Blvd until you turn RIGHT onto Partridge Point Trail.
  • Staying to the RIGHT, turn RIGHT on Red Warbler Lane and follow the circle back to Partridge Point Trail.
  • Turn LEFT on Partridge Point trail headed east back towards Lake Michaela Blvd.
  • Proceed RIGHT on Lake Michaela Blvd finishing at the Lake Michaela/Beaver Pond Trail intersection.

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Schedule of Events

2024 BLACK CAT 5K FUN RUN

Schedule of Events

 
Wednesday, November 6: Early Packet Pick Up/ Check-In
  • Fleet Feet Brandon: 
    1934 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596
  • 4:00-7:00pm
  • Receive event t-shirt, wrist band, goodie bag, and route map
    Receive event t-shirt, wrist band, goodie bag, and route map
Saturday, November 9: 2024 Black Cat 5K Fun Run Event
  • 8:00am: Registration/Check In: festivities area (park at corner of Lake Michaela Blvd and Beaver Pond Trail)
  • 8:00am: Silent Auction/Chance Drawing Open
  • 8:00-10:15am: Complimentary beverages and breakfast items served for registered participants and corporate sponsor guests, Silent Auction and Chance Drawing continues, food trucks and music entertainment
  • 8:00-10:30am: Costume Contest Entries
  • 8:30am: Black Cat 5K Fun Run/Walk Warm-Up (in front of stage)
  • 8:40am: 5K***RUNNERS assemble at the start (Beaver Pond Trail/Lake Michaela Blvd)
  • 8:45-8:50am: Black Cat 5K BEGINS! Runners go first, walkers follow
  • 10:15am: Silent Auction/Chance Drawing winners announced
    ***MUST be present to win and claim prizes
    • Costume Contest Winners announced, prized distributed
    • TOP FUNDRAISER AWARDS PRESENTED
  • 11:00am: Event ends

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!!

 

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Parking Information

Parking is available in the grass along both sides of the festivities area, at the park. Please carpool, when possible, to save space. Look for the parking volunteers in orange vests to direct you. There is additional parking at the community pool parking lot at the corner of Mossy Oak Way and Lake Michaela Blvd.

Giveaways for Registered Participants

Registered participants will receive a high quality T-shirt, Goodie bag filled with giveaways, finishers medal and complementary breakfast items and refreshments!

*NOTE: Requested T-shirt sizes and giveaway availability not guaranteed if registering after 10/05/2024.

Sponsorship Opportunities

A Kitten Place is excited to announce our 4th annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run, taking place on November 9, in Valrico Florida. This event has grown each year, and last year we raised over $22,000 and had over 250 participants and volunteers. It's a fantastic opportunity for businesses to get noticed while supporting a great cause.

 

We are looking for sponsors to help make this year’s event our best one yet. We have various sponsorship opportunities available at a variety of sponsorship levels. Take a look at our video to learn about some of the benefits and options of sponsorship!

 

In addition to monetary sponsorships, we also welcome donations of gift cards or merchandise for our Silent Auction and other prizes. This is a great way to support our event if a financial contribution isn't possible.

 

Attached below, you will find more details about our sponsorship packages and how you can get involved. We believe this is a great way for your business to gain visibility while helping to save hundreds of kittens and cats in need.

 

Thank you for considering our sponsorship opportunities. If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

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Silent Auction and Raffle Donations

The Silent Auction and Raffle at the Black Cat 5K Fun Run is one of the highlights of our event! Our attendees are always excited to bid on the fabulous prizes donated by businesses such as yours. Business owners like you also benefit from the extra publicity, as we showcase your products and services at our event. In appreciation of your support, we will also promote your business on our promotional materials and social media.

If you'd like to donate gift cards, service vouchers, products or gift baskets to promote your business, this is your chance. Take a look at our Silent Auction donation information below. Thank you in advance for your help! 

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Current Sponsors & Silent Auction Donors

Here's a big shout out to all of 2024 Black Cat 5K Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors!

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