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5th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk

Sat April 25, 2026 Fairmont, WV 26554 US Directions

Events

5k

$25 10:00AM EDT Price increases after January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST

Walk

$25 10:00AM EDT Registration closes on January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST and re-opens on January 2, 2026 at 12:01am EST

Volunteers wanting complimentary food truck tickets and event shirt

$20 10:01AM EDT Registration Opens September 1, 2025 at 2:28pm EDT

Volunteers (no shirt option, no food trucks)

$0 10:00AM EDT - 2:01PM EDT Registration Opens September 1, 2025 at 6:55pm EDT

Place

1201 Locust Ave.
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV US 26554

Description

Join us for the Firth Annual Kickin it for Katy 5K & 1.3 mile walk for suicide awareness.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th 2026 and be part of a meaningful community event on the beautiful campus of Fairmont State University in Fairmont WV.

Registration:  9 am

5k Run           10 am

walk               10:02 am

Festival "Katy Fest" will open at 10 am.

This is a family friendly event that welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels to run, walk or just come together in support of suicide awareness.  In addition to the 5K and walk, enjoy a festival packed with fun activities including

Live music

Awareness tables (suicide, addiction, veterans, etc...)

National Guard pull up contest

Food trucks

HUGE basket raffle

Face painting

Games & more!

All proceeds go to benefit the Kaitlynn Jade scholarship fund and the Marion County Humane Society.  

Thank you for helping us to continue making a difference in the community while honoring Katys Legacy. 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Race route/Fairmont State University Falcon Center Quad

This year, the race will start and Finish at the Falcon Center Quad and you will be able to park in the parking garage beside the quad.  The after event will follow with race awards for the top 3 men and woman in all age categories.  Also, the overall 3 woman and the over all 3 men finishers will get cash prizes.  1st place is $75, 2nd place is $50 and 3rd place is $25.  Water will be provided at the finish line and all participants will get 3 tickets for free food at our food trucks.  

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.kickinitforkaty.com.

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