Caty Gittner Memorial Scholarship 5K Run and Walk
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Shelby Township, Michigan
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the second annual Caty Gittner Memorial Scholarship 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in beautiful Shelby Township, Macomb! This uplifting event invites participants of all ages—family, friends, colleagues, and even furry companions—to come together in celebration of Caty Gittner's incredible legacy. A passionate advocate for children and a devoted therapy dog mom, Caty left a lasting impact on everyone she met with her kindness and compassion.
Join us at Eastwood Beach Parking in Stony Creek Metro Park, where the excitement kicks off at 8:30 AM with the official 5K race start. This chip-timed event promises fun for all, including post-race snacks and an exclusive apparel swag item for those who register by September 15. Can't make it on race day? Don't worry! You can still contribute by signing up for the virtual supporter division. Your participation not only honors Caty's memory but also supports the Caty Gittner Scholarship Fund of Rochester Community Schools. Mark your calendars and prepare for a meaningful day filled with community spirit and purpose!
Join us at Eastwood Beach Parking in Stony Creek Metro Park, where the excitement kicks off at 8:30 AM with the official 5K race start. This chip-timed event promises fun for all, including post-race snacks and an exclusive apparel swag item for those who register by September 15. Can't make it on race day? Don't worry! You can still contribute by signing up for the virtual supporter division. Your participation not only honors Caty's memory but also supports the Caty Gittner Scholarship Fund of Rochester Community Schools. Mark your calendars and prepare for a meaningful day filled with community spirit and purpose!
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.
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 15 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPT 15 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 6-9 PM PACKET PICK UP AT STONY CREEK PARK
SATURDAY 7:30 AM ONSITE PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION OPEN. COME VISIT OUR SPONSORS TOO!
SATURDAY 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.
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 15 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPT 15 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 6-9 PM PACKET PICK UP AT STONY CREEK PARK
SATURDAY 7:30 AM ONSITE PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION OPEN. COME VISIT OUR SPONSORS TOO!
SATURDAY 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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