The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K
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The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K
The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K takes place during St. Patrick's Day Weekend. The event includes a run and a walk over a distance of 5 km.
The course runs alongside the Ohio River. It is a flat, USATF-certified course with professional timing. The event is a primary fundraiser for The Ohio Valley Fighting Cancer Fund, a registered charity. The goal is to honor those affected by cancer and raise money to benefit patients and families in the Ohio Valley.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, and the top three in each age group receive a medal. Age groups range from 1-12 to 70 & up. A rule prevents winning multiple medals. Every participant aged 12 and under receives a medal.
A commemorative T-shirt is available for those who register by the specified deadline. The event features a live National Anthem, a color guard, an Irish Blessings raffle, food, and music. Participants are encouraged to wear green outfits or kilts. It is the first race in a local four-race challenge called the Gem City Quadfecta. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
