Cat Caper 5K to Benefit The Cat Welfare Association

09/14/2025

09/14/2025

And GO! Congrats and many thanks to all of our Caper participants.

Here’s a link to our race results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/9133 -584030;perpage:100

09/13/2025

We are so excited for tomorrow! Here's another HUGE THANK YOU to all of our wonderful sponsors!!!

09/11/2025

A huge thank you to Ohlinger Studios for being our Cat Caper Featured Sponsor yet again! They have provided so much to help our cats over the years!

09/11/2025

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09/10/2025

Iris says it's ok to be a Cat Napper...she doesn't like to run either!

09/10/2025

Here are a few of the fabulous raffle baskets you could win at this year's Cat Caper! Featuring items from High Bank Distillery, COSI - Center of Science and Industry, First Watch, Columbus Clippers, Short North Stage, Glenn Avenue Soap Company, The Governors Cigar Lounge, Lucky Shoes, K1 Speed, Weiland's Market, Chipotle Mexican Grill, PromoWest Productions, Davines, Columbus Running, Red Giraffe Designs and much more!

09/10/2025

Race Day is less than a week away! Here are some reminders:

RACE DAY INFORMATION:
Race day begins with registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Kids Fun Run (ages 12 and under) at 9:30 a.m.

The 5K starts at 10:00 a.m. Our Cat Caper Raffle will follow the race.

PACKET PICK-UP: You may pick up your packet in advance at Road Runner Sports, located at 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085. They are donating $1.50 for each packet picked up at their location! (Times listed below)

Friday, September 12th - 4 - 7pm

Saturday, September 13th - 2-6pm

POST RACE EVENTS: Come for the 5K, stay for the fun. There will be food trucks, vendors, CWA's catnip pillows and the spectacular post-race raffle including gift certificates and items waiting to be won by you! All proceeds of the raffle go to Cat Welfare. You may purchase raffle tickets using both cash and Venmo.

AWARDS: All runners and walkers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line. Awards will be presented to top finishers in each event.

SWAG: Your Cat Caper 5K swag bag will include a custom t-shirt, one raffle ticket, coupons and special offers from our sponsors and friends.

DOGS: Permitted on leashes.

STROLLERS: Permitted.

DONATIONS: Bring a donation of canned PURINA cat food and receive a free raffle ticket for each can donated!

We are so excited to see you there!

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09/07/2025

Come join us this year! You can go home and tell your cat(s) you won, your secret will be safe with us.

Our Cat Caper 5K raises valuable funds for the cats and kittens in our care. We sure have had lots of good times through the years.

The post race raffle returns, Skyline Chili will be on site as well as numerous unique vendors. You won’t want to miss the fun!

09/01/2025

08/31/2025

The Cat Caper 5K is on Sunday September 14, 2025. It includes the following events: Cat Caper 5K, Cat Caper 5K - Walker, Cat Caper Kids Run, and Cat Napper.