Cats & Bats Haunted 5K

Aberdeen, MD | Saturday, October 31, 2026Registration Open

The 2026 Cats & Bats 5K - Saturday, October 31, 2026 For 12 years, this has been the race of choice for your pre-Halloween fun! The famous Cats & Bats 5K is your spot for #HalloweeninAberdeen SATURDAY, October 31st - 8:00 am start time. USATF Certified Course - view map here Location: Festival Park, Aberdeen, MD We are planning for a Group, In-Person 5K and also have a Virtual 5K component. The virtual component is in place for anyone who is non-local, will not be able to attend the live race, or is not comfortable racing in a group environment. Packet pickup will begin on race morning at 6:30 am, under the pavilion. Details for early packet pickup will be announced Race Fees 5K - Live Run or Walk - $30 per person (through September 30, 2026 - includes chip timing, shirt, and race medal, post race food and drinks, awards for overall & age group winners. Price increase to $35/per person October 1, 2025. Race day registation, if available, is $40. Registrations may sell out prior to race day. Virtual 5K Race - $35 per person - if you can't attend the race but want the swag & brag, sign up for the virtual race! Complete the distance on your day, your place, your time. Race bib, shirt, and medal will be mailed to all virtual race participants. One Mile Fun Run - $25 per person - for those who want to join in the fun but don't want to do the distance! Race shirt and medalincluded. Price increase to $30 on October 1. Race day registration is $35. This is a Rain or Shine event! No refunds will be offered for weather or other reasons. RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP INFO - Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:30 am in Festival Park. We are also offering a mailing option this year ($8.00), please see registration for details and cut-off date. CUSTOM EVENT SHIRT - Please register by 10/15 to guarantee your shirt size choice. We will do our best to have shirts for all but cannot guarantee sizes or availability for those who register after 10/15 Come on out to

Available Distances

Awards & Prizes

2024 Medal

2025 Medal and Shirt

Participant Giveaway

3.11 Miles: T-Shirt

1 Miles: T-Shirt

Registration & Pricing

Distance	Price	Opens	Closes
3.11 Miles	$30.00	Jan 1	Sep 30
	$35.00	Oct 1	Oct 30
	$40.00	Oct 31	Oct 31
1 Miles	$25.00	Jan 1	Sep 30
	$30.00	Oct 1	Oct 30
	$35.00	Oct 31	Oct 31

Past Results

1 Mile

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2024	3	20:26	20:13
2023	1	33:09	33:09
2022	9	20:15	16:58

5K

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2025	351	34:58	17:57
2024	315	34:47	17:33
2023

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