5K for Kappie
- Date Sun 30th March 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Athens, Georgia
- Price $22.86
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual 5K for Kappie on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, in the heart of Athens, Clarke! This uplifting event is dedicated to honoring the memory of Catherine Williams, a brave young woman who faced osteosarcoma with incredible strength. All proceeds from this inspiring race will benefit Cure Childhood Cancer, an organization committed to funding vital research and supporting families affected by childhood cancer. Lace up your running shoes and participate in this meaningful 5K to celebrate Catherine's extraordinary life while making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Come out for a day filled with community spirit, remembrance, and hope!
Organiser's Description
THE DELTA UPSILON CHAPTER OF KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA WILL BE HOSTING ITS 4TH ANNUAL 5K FOR KAPPIE! THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD IN HONOR OF OUR LATE SORORITY SISTER, CATHERINE WILLIAMS, WHO PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 2ND, 2020 AFTER A COURAGEOUS 13-MONTH BATTLE WITH OSTEOSARCOMA. CATHERINE WILLIAMS WAS 18 YEARS OLD, AND A RECENT GRADUATE OF NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL. SHE WAS ADMITTED TO AND EXCITED TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IN THE FALL OF 2020. IN THE WEEK BEFORE HER DEATH, CATHERINE ACCEPTED AN EARLY BID AND WAS INITIATED INTO THE DELTA UPSILON CHAPTER OF KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA AS A DOUBLE LEGACY.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER [https://curechildhoodcancer.org/], A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS DEDICATED TO CONQUERING CHILDHOOD CANCER THROUGH FUNDING TARGETED RESEARCH WHILE SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DEVASTATED BY A CHILDHOOD CANCER DIAGNOSIS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF CATHERINE WILLIAMS.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER [https://curechildhoodcancer.org/], A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS DEDICATED TO CONQUERING CHILDHOOD CANCER THROUGH FUNDING TARGETED RESEARCH WHILE SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DEVASTATED BY A CHILDHOOD CANCER DIAGNOSIS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF CATHERINE WILLIAMS.
Races
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5K for Kappie
Incl. $2.86 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 30th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.86
In-Person Runner -
5K for Kappie Virtual
Incl. $2.86 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.86
Run your 3.1 miles anywhere before 4/6/25 and submit your finish time using the Results tab. -
Phantom Runner
Incl. $2.86 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 30th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.86
Not Running but Supporting
5K for Kappie