Katie's Grace + Grit 5K
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5th Annual Katie's Grace + Grit 5K
The event is the fifth annual charity 5K held on May 15, 2027 in Milton, Massachusetts at 255 Canton Ave. It includes both an in-person 5K and a Virtual 5K, with separate registration windows and fees.
Registration opens December 1, 2026. In-person registration closes April 30, 2027; virtual registration closes May 15, 2027. The listed registration fees are $50.00 for the in-person 5K and $40.00 for the virtual 5K.
The event is organized by a 501(c)(3) foundation. Proceeds support cancer patients and their families and raise funds for metastatic breast cancer research and related causes. Over a 15 year period the organizer has raised more than $100,000 for charities and research efforts. Fundraising and community work have supported Dana-Farber, The Joe Andruzzi Foundation, Christmas in the City, and a local elementary school PTO.
Background information notes the event honors a community member who was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer in 2015 while 32 weeks pregnant and who used running and fundraising to support research and patient services. The event continues that focus on awareness, fundraising, and community support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
