2026 Cat Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

*THESE MEDALS WILL START SHIPPING OUT APRIL 2026

Did you know that August 8, 2026, is International Cat Day? As fellow feline enthusiasts, we're thrilled to present our ninth annual race in honor of cats: the Cat Day 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2! Join us and celebrate these incredible creatures!  In alignment with International Cat Day on August 8th, we encourage you to sign up and complete your race anytime throughout the month of August. What better way to honor our whiskered friends than by participating on this special day? So, seize the opportunity and join our Cat Day 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 virtual race now!

Race details at a glance: - Races can be completed at your convenience anytime in August or September 2026, allowing for flexibility in scheduling. - Choose from five distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, or 26.2. Select the distance that suits your preference and fitness level. - This virtual race is suitable for participants of all ages, making it a delightful event for the whole family.

To ensure you receive your race essentials promptly, medals and bibs will begin shipping in April 2026. If you sign up after that date, they will ship within 2 to 5 days of your registration. Cost:  The price is $25  and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to charity. *Charity Disclaimer: We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.  Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.   What is a Virtual Race?                              A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!  Each race benefits a difference charity For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.