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CAT Running 10th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk

The CAT Running 10th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk is a 5k, fun run, running, trail running, and walking event held on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It is located at 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond, Washington, hosted by CAT Running.

Date:
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
Redmond, Washington
98052
United States
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Links:
catrunning.com Register at active.com
Tags:
5k Fun Run Run Trail Walk

Join us for the love of the run and animals! Your participation will help support MEOW Cat Rescue of Kirkland, WA!

Event details and schedule

Love to run? Love animals?

Then this is the best choice for running in an event and supporting MEOW Cat Rescue at the same time!

Event details and schedule

Registration after 4/4/26 shirt sizes and quantities are limited and not guaranteed.

Event Schedule:

Start Time: 9:00 am

The Course:

Starts and finishes at Velodrome Shelter (next to the Rock Climbing wall) in Marymoor Park on the Sammamish River Trail. The course is fast and flat with MEOWarvelous views of the Sammamish River Trail!

Awards for Top 3 Finishers Male and Female.

Leashed dogs and jogger strollers are welcome with a start at the back!

Run helps support MEOW Cat Rescue of Kirkland! It is a fun and wonderful way to help support animals!

Packet Pick Up:

Date: Thursday, 4/23/26

Time: 3pm-5pm

Location:

Meow Cat Rescue

10600 NE 68th St. Ste F,

Kirkland, WA 98033

Race Day Pick up: 7am-8am

Arrival Info:

Plan your Race Day arrival time one hour before event

Parking:

There is parking throughout Marymoor Park their parking fee is $1.00. As always, try to carpool if possible! There are generally other sporting events happening in the park also.

Waivers and ID;

When registering through Active your waivers are electronic so no need to bring a copy. If you can't make it on packet pick-up day we are happy to allow a family member or friend pick up your packet - just send them with a copy of your race registration confirmation and copy of ID.

What to bring:

Bring your energetic, smiling self and feel free to bring any canned or dry pet food for donations!

What to wear:

Your running apparel and dressing up with an animal theme is always fun!

Questions:

E-mail [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

FAQ:

Children under 12 may run for free without registration, but a waiver will need to be signed by the parent at packet pick up. Children under 12 running free will not have a t-shirt. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt please email [email protected]

Organized by CAT Running Event Organizer

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