I Love Cats 5k & Meowy Mile
- Date
- May 2, 2027
- Distance
- Meowy Mile · 5k Run/Walk · Virtual 5k & Meowy Mile
From the Organizer
Calling all 🐱cat lovers and runners! Join us for the I Love Cats 5K Run/Walk & Meowy Mile, a purr-fectly fun event celebrating our feline friends while getting active. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just love cats, this event is for you!
The event takes place on Sunday, May 3rd at ITC Community Sports Park in Northville. The event will kick off with the Meowy Mile at 9:30 am, followed by the 5k run/walk (3.1 miles) at 10:00 am. There is plenty of parking at the park and a beautiful playground right near the start/finish. Restrooms on site.
Pricing: $30 until April 19th with a t-shirt guaranteed. $35 from 4/20 to 5/2 (limited shirts available), $40 race day.
Discounted pricing for families: We're encouraging families to participate together and are offering special pricing for you! Save $10 when registering 3 or more people from the same household.
Course: The start and finish is at the pavilion near the park at the corner of 8 mile and Napier. The 5k run/walk👟 is an out and back on the paved ITC trail. All ages and abilities are welcome, you can run or walk at your own pace. The Meowy Mile 🐾 is a shorter fun run for all ages - great for families and kids! Runners, Walkers, Strollers and Wagons all allowed. No bicycles, skateboard or rollerblades please.
🏅 Swag: All participants receive a cat-themed race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and post race refreshments.
🐱 Support a Cause: A portion of the proceeds, and all donations, will benefit our local charity partner - Feral Kitty Trappers TNR, Inc. a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Run by volunteers and funded by donations. All funds are used for cats. 😻
Packet Pickup: Will be held the morning of the event starting at 8:30 AM at the ITC Pavilion at the start/finish line.
Awards: The Overall Male & Female winner of the 5k run/walk and Meowy Mile will receive a special cat themed gift.
Results will be texted to you once you cross the finish line. They will also be live at the event and on this website afterwards. The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Bring your cat-loving friends and let's run (or walk) for the cats! 🐾 Register now and let's make this a purr-fect day! ☀️🐱
This event is put on by Garr Event Solutions, an event management company that partners with non-profits to support local community initiatives. 💗 Good People. Great Events. Giving Back.
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Farmington, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Northville, MI
Elevation
862 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- I Love Cats 5k & Meowy Mile
- Date
- May 2, 2027
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- What is the I Love Cats 5k & Meowy Mile?
- I Love Cats 5k & Meowy Mile is a running race held in Northville, Michigan on May 2, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the I Love Cats 5k & Meowy Mile?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027 in Northville, Michigan at ITC Community Sports Park, Northville, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the I Love Cats 5k & Meowy Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
I Love Cats 5k & Meowy Mile
May 2, 2027