Caty Gittner Memorial Scholarship 5K Run and Walk
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Shelby Township, Michigan
- Price $43.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Second Annual Caty Gittner Memorial Scholarship 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Eastwood Beach in Stony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township, Macomb. This uplifting event celebrates the life and legacy of Caty Gittner, a passionate advocate for children and a beloved therapy dog mom. Gather your family, friends, and even your furry companions for a day filled with community spirit and purpose. The 5K run/walk begins at 8:30 AM, and participants can look forward to a chip-timed experience, post-race snacks, and a special swag item for those who register by September 25.
Your participation not only honors Caty's incredible impact on countless lives but also supports the Caty Gittner Scholarship Fund for Rochester Community Schools. If you can't make it in person, consider signing up for the virtual supporter division to still be part of this meaningful event. Don't miss out on a day of remembrance, joy, and camaraderie – register early to avoid price increases and ensure your spot in this heartwarming celebration!
Your participation not only honors Caty's incredible impact on countless lives but also supports the Caty Gittner Scholarship Fund for Rochester Community Schools. If you can't make it in person, consider signing up for the virtual supporter division to still be part of this meaningful event. Don't miss out on a day of remembrance, joy, and camaraderie – register early to avoid price increases and ensure your spot in this heartwarming celebration!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL CATY GITTNER MEMORIAL 5K WALK/RUN ON OCTOBER 11, 2026.
GATHER YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, AND EVEN YOUR DOGS AS WE COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE CATY'S LIFE AND CONTINUE THE LEGACY SHE LEFT BEHIND.
CATY WAS A PASSIONATE ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN, A DEVOTED THERAPY DOG MOM, AND A FRIEND WHO MADE EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME. HER COMPASSION, KINDNESS, AND DEDICATION TOUCHED COUNTLESS LIVES, AND THIS EVENT HONORS THE CAUSES SHE CARED ABOUT MOST.
WHETHER YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK/RUN, MAKE A DONATION, OR SIMPLY HELP SPREAD THE WORD, YOUR SUPPORT HELPS KEEP CATY'S LEGACY ALIVE. WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US FOR A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, COMMUNITY, AND PURPOSE AS WE CELEBRATE THE INCREDIBLE IMPACT CATY HAD ON SO MANY LIVES.
Register early...Price increase on October 1 through RACE DAY!
CAN'T BE WITH US ON RACE DAY? SIGN UP FOR THE VIRTUAL SUPPORTER DIVISION!
INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
*
APPAREL SWAG ITEM (MUST BE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 25 TO BE GUARATNEED A T-SHIRT. REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPT 25 WILL RECEIVE A NON-SIZED SWAG ITEM
*
CHIP TIMED EVENT
*
POST RACE SNACKS
*
FUN WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
*
SUPPORTING THE CATY GITTNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY 5:00-8:00 PM PACKET PICK UP AT CHIEF FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION, 20 S MAIN STREET, ROCHESTER.
SUNDAY 7:00 - 8:15 AM ONSITE PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION OPEN AT EASTWOOD BEACH IN STONY CREEK PARK.
COME VISIT OUR SPONSORS TOO!
SUNDAY 8:30 AM 5K STARTS AT EASTWOOD BEACH
PARKING
STONY CREEK METRO PARK IS PART OF THE HURON CLINTON METROPARKS AND REQUIRES A VEHICLE PASS. A DAILY PASS IS $10 AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE. A YEARLY PASS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE [https://mihuronclintonweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html??display=detail&module=PM]
* PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME ON RACE MORNING TO GET INTO THE PARK AS THERE WILL MOST LIKELY BE A WAIT.
GATHER YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, AND EVEN YOUR DOGS AS WE COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE CATY'S LIFE AND CONTINUE THE LEGACY SHE LEFT BEHIND.
CATY WAS A PASSIONATE ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN, A DEVOTED THERAPY DOG MOM, AND A FRIEND WHO MADE EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME. HER COMPASSION, KINDNESS, AND DEDICATION TOUCHED COUNTLESS LIVES, AND THIS EVENT HONORS THE CAUSES SHE CARED ABOUT MOST.
WHETHER YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK/RUN, MAKE A DONATION, OR SIMPLY HELP SPREAD THE WORD, YOUR SUPPORT HELPS KEEP CATY'S LEGACY ALIVE. WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US FOR A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, COMMUNITY, AND PURPOSE AS WE CELEBRATE THE INCREDIBLE IMPACT CATY HAD ON SO MANY LIVES.
Register early...Price increase on October 1 through RACE DAY!
CAN'T BE WITH US ON RACE DAY? SIGN UP FOR THE VIRTUAL SUPPORTER DIVISION!
INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
*
APPAREL SWAG ITEM (MUST BE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 25 TO BE GUARATNEED A T-SHIRT. REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPT 25 WILL RECEIVE A NON-SIZED SWAG ITEM
*
CHIP TIMED EVENT
*
POST RACE SNACKS
*
FUN WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
*
SUPPORTING THE CATY GITTNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY 5:00-8:00 PM PACKET PICK UP AT CHIEF FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION, 20 S MAIN STREET, ROCHESTER.
SUNDAY 7:00 - 8:15 AM ONSITE PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION OPEN AT EASTWOOD BEACH IN STONY CREEK PARK.
COME VISIT OUR SPONSORS TOO!
SUNDAY 8:30 AM 5K STARTS AT EASTWOOD BEACH
PARKING
STONY CREEK METRO PARK IS PART OF THE HURON CLINTON METROPARKS AND REQUIRES A VEHICLE PASS. A DAILY PASS IS $10 AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE. A YEARLY PASS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE [https://mihuronclintonweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html??display=detail&module=PM]
* PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME ON RACE MORNING TO GET INTO THE PARK AS THERE WILL MOST LIKELY BE A WAIT.
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Stony Creek Metro Park, 4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Township, 48317, MI, United States
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