Race Information
Bad Kitty Trail 10K Trail Race & 5K Fun Run 2023
The Bad Kitty will be held February 11, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. CST. If you have been apprehensive about trying trail running, this race is for you.
Description of Courses: The course will be marked and with an aid station at the finish line. All distances will include a little over 1 mile road run from the UNA Campus to the trails in Wildwood Park. The 10-k will have around 5 miles of single track trail. Sections of the course will be very challenging and technical. This course is not a smooth “rails-to-trails” type event, and it is called the Bad Kitty for a reason. That is why you signed up right? The scenery is beautiful and inspiring with a mix of tall hardwoods and Cypress Creek bordering a side of the park. There will be a live lion on the course. There will be many curves, hills, uneven ground, roots, rocks, small water crossings, and a potential for muddy areas if it rains. Please be sure to read the Potential Risks section. The 5-k will include ~2-miles of somewhat less challenging trail. While this trail will be “easier” it will still include hills and the same types of surfaces that may result in falling as the longer course.
The BKTR is a non-profit event organized by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, a National Park Service-funded program housed at the University of North Alabama. All proceeds will be used to fund (1) projects supporting trail development in Wildwood Park and (2) programs in Wildwood Park organized by graduate students in UNA's Sports and Recreation Management program.
The BKTR is a non-profit event organized by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, a National Park Service-funded program housed at the University of North Alabama. All proceeds will be used to fund (1) projects supporting trail development in Wildwood Park and (2) programs in Wildwood Park organized by graduate students in UNA's Sports and Recreation Management program.
Event Schedule
January 8th
Last day to register for guaranteed race shirt in your size
February 9th
Registration closed @ 6:00PM
February 11th
7:00 AM - Race day check in starts
8:00 AM - 5K/10K Start
Registration
Preview Pricing: (Ends 12/31)
5K: $25
10K: $25
Child/Adult 5K: $40
Child/Adult 10K: $40
Regular Registration Pricing: (Ends 2/9/2023)
5K: $30
10K: $30
Child/Adult Combo 5K: $50
Child/Adult Combo 10K: $50
Registration will close on 2/9/2023 @ 6:00PM
Race Partners
Course Information

Awards and Goodies
The event will be chip timed, and we'll have awards in the following Categories:
Top 3 Overall M/F
Top 3 Overall Master's M/F
Top 3 Overall Grand Master's M/F
Top 3 Overall Senior Master's M/F
Top 3 finishers in all the normal 5yr age groups starting at 10 & under through 80+
Participants registered by 1/8/2023 are guaranteed a shirt in their size. Afterwards, they'll be while supplies last.
Virtual Race
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!"
Then the virtual race is for you.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
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Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Virtual Event!
Step 2
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Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
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Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
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HAVE FUN!~
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Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the race hashtag:-)
Step 5
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Submit your results online
Step 6
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View your Results Monday after the Event Date.
Event Courtesy and Weather Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any
competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and be disqualified.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.