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5k

Price: $25
Time: 10:00AM EDT 2:00PM EDT
Registration Opens August 29, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

Walk

Price: $25
Time: 10:02AM EDT 2:00PM EDT
Registration Opens August 27, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

Volunteers with food trucks and tshirts

Price: $0
Time: 10:01AM EDT 2:00PM EDT
Registration Opens August 28, 2026 at 2:28pm EDT

Volunteers (no shirt option, no food trucks)

Price: $0
Time: 10:00AM EDT 2:00PM EDT
Registration Opens August 28, 2026 at 6:55pm EDT

Place

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

Description

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

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 8, 2027, and be part of an amazing community event on the beautiful campus of Fairmont State University in Fairmont WV.

Registration:  tbd

5k Run           tbd

walk               tbd

Festival "Katy Fest" will open at tbd

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

Dunk Tank (weather permitting)

Cornhole tournament

Vendors!

Games & more!

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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