RACE FOR CATHERINE

Six-year-old Catherine Violet Hubbard was kind. A lover of all animals, she always made a point to show them extraordinary compassion, often whispering, “tell all your friends that I am kind”. Animals were her passion and she promised that when she grew up, she would care and protect them all. Tragically, on December 14th, 2012, Catherine’s life ended at Sandy Hook Elementary School – cutting short a young girl’s dream before it could become a reality. To continue her crusade of compassion, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is coming to life in Newtown, CT – a place where all creatures will know they are safe and people are kind, just as Catherine would have wanted.

The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary enriches the lives of all beings by promoting compassion and acceptance. By honoring the bond between animals, humans and the environment, we’re creating a kinder and gentler world for all. 

All proceeds from the RACE FOR CATHERINE support our work in providing direct care to animals, educational initiatives, and environmental stewardship - ensuring animals live safe from harm in homes and native habitats. We have discovered that when humans are caring, learning, or actively helping animals or protecting habitats, they become kinder to all. To learn more about our efforts, please visit our website: CVHFoundation.org

All adult registrants must also raise at least $25 by October 16th. If you do not meet the $25 fundraising requirement prior to October 16, 2023, the remainder of the requirement will be charged to the credit card that you used during registration.

Participants will have multiple opportunities to pick up their official Race for Catherine bib number and merchandise at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St., Newtown, CT.

• Friday, October 11th from 12-5pm

• Saturday,  October 12th from 10-3pm

Please note that we highly suggest runners/walkers participating in the LIVE to pick up their racer swag prior to race day. Each participant’s bib will be assigned a timer so please do not switch bibs with another participant.  In the event you are not able to pick up prior to the race, you can pick up on race day at the event from 7:30 - 8:15 am.

VIRTUAL runners/walkers who did not have swag mailed to them have the option of picking up their racer swag at one of the sessions listed.  Virtual racers swag will not be mailed if the shipping fee was not paid or swag was not picked up at designated times.