Kickin It For Katy 5k Run
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Kickin It For Katy 5K and Walk
This is an annual community running and walking event held on the campus of Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia, on May 8, 2027. The event includes a 5K run and a walk that is described as a little over one mile. The event is presented as family friendly and welcomes participants of various ages.
Distances:
- 5K run
- A little over one mile walk
A festival called Katy Fest accompanies the run and walk on the campus. The festival program includes live music; awareness tables covering topics such as suicide, addiction, and veterans; food trucks; a basket raffle; face painting; a dunk tank if weather permits; vendors; and games.
There are volunteer opportunities with different options, including roles associated with food trucks and T shirts and other volunteer roles without a shirt or food truck support. There is no cost to volunteer for the positions described. The 5K and walk list a participant fee of $25 for those events. The event materials note an intention to support community efforts and to honor a legacy while raising awareness on the listed topics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
