Los Angeles, CA. The Los Angeles Marathon is Kitten Rescue’s largest fundraiser each year, and the funds raised are essential in allowing the nonprofit to save homeless cats and kittens all year long. Kitten Rescue is an Official Charity for the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS.
There are three marathon events so supporters can and run or walk to help homeless animals. Here’s a link to the registration page: https://kittenrescue.org/events/los-angeles-marathon/
The nonprofit is also always looking for volunteers. Here’s a video about that opportunity:
Information about the Los Angeles Marathon:
LA BIG 5K
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021
Participants of all ages are welcome to join us for this family-friendly, fun morning as we walk or run the LA Big 5K. Team members have the option to have their face painted like a kitty. Don’t forget your kitty ears! (Fundraising minimum of $350 to participate.)
CHARITY CHALLENGE
SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021
Not ready to run a full marathon? Run or walk the second half of the marathon in the Charity Challenge, a 13.1 mile course starting at Sunset & Fairfax. This half marathon experience is only available to Official Charities of the LA Marathon — partners such as Kitten Rescue! Spots are limited so sign up early. (Fundraising minimum of $650 to participate.)
2021 LOS ANGELES MARATHON PRESENTED BY ASICS
SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021
The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS will begin at Dodger Stadium and finish at Avenue of the Stars in Century City. The course winds through Downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, and more. The 26.2 mile course will follow its traditional route until Brentwood, where runners double back on San Vicente, Sepulveda and Santa Monica Blvd before finishing at Avenue of the Stars. Note: The 2021 course is subject to minor route changes. While the marathon event is currently scheduled, it could change pending COVID-19. Updates will be published here. (Fundraising minimum of $650 to participate.)
From Kitten Rescue:
Kitten Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization devoted to finding loving homes for unwanted, homeless cats and kittens. We rescue cats and kittens from the streets of Los Angeles and from City Shelter euthanasia. Since our start in 1997, we have grown into one of the largest, most well-respected animal welfare groups in LA.
Kitten Rescue volunteers adopt out over 1,000 cats and kittens into homes every year. Since we began, we have rescued and placed over 21,000 cats into loving homes. Thousands more have been helped through our volunteer-fueled education and outreach programs.
We educate the public about responsible pet guardianship, how to care for kittens and cats, and the importance of spaying and neutering. Kitten Rescue makes educational material available via events, print, school presentations and here on our website. We also provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) assistance for communities in and around Los Angeles, and teach people how to manage and care for feral cat colonies.