
From the Organizer
Join us for the Sixth Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run & Walk benefiting A Kitten Place Rescue! Participants can choose between our untimed 5K Fun Run/Walk or a relaxed one-mile walk around the lake. After the race, stick around for music, refreshments, raffles, silent auction, awards, and our crowd-favorite costume contest!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Twin Lakes Neighborhood
3002 Beaver Pond Trail
Valrico, FL 33596
8:15 AM — Registration & Check-In
8:45 AM — 5K Start (Runners)
8:50 AM — 1 Mile Walk Start
TBD
Fit2Run – Brandon Mall
459 Brandon Town Center Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
All participants will receive an event t-shirt and goodie bag while supplies last.
Bring a donation of clumping or non-clumping cat litter and/or cat and kitten toys to be entered into a special raffle drawing! Winners must be present to claim prizes.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Plant City, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
113 ft
Nearest Airport
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Coming Up
The Big Run 5k Presented by Brooks
9 miles away
Bullfrog Beer Mile presented by Brandon Running Association
Less than a mile away
Keel Farms Brew Run 5k
9 miles away
Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Plant City, FL (35)
9 miles away
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A Kitten Place Black Cat 5K Fun Run
Oct 24, 2026