Caty Gittner Memorial Scholarship 5K Run and Walk
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Shelby Township, Michigan
- Price $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an uplifting day of community spirit and remembrance at the Second Annual Caty Gittner Memorial Scholarship 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Shelby Township, Macomb. This heartwarming event invites families, friends, and even furry companions to celebrate the remarkable life of Caty Gittner, a passionate advocate for children and a beloved therapy dog mom. Participants in the chip-timed 5K will not only honor Caty’s legacy but also support the scholarship fund that benefits Rochester Community Schools.
Join us at Eastwood Beach Parking in Stony Creek Metro Park, where the race kicks off at 8:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the camaraderie, post-race snacks, and a chance to connect with local sponsors. Be sure to register by September 15 to snag a special apparel swag item! Can't make it in person? Sign up for the virtual supporter division and still be part of this meaningful event. Together, let’s keep Caty’s spirit alive and make a difference in the lives of others!
Join us at Eastwood Beach Parking in Stony Creek Metro Park, where the race kicks off at 8:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the camaraderie, post-race snacks, and a chance to connect with local sponsors. Be sure to register by September 15 to snag a special apparel swag item! Can't make it in person? Sign up for the virtual supporter division and still be part of this meaningful event. Together, let’s keep Caty’s spirit alive and make a difference in the lives of others!
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
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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
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CHIP TIMED EVENT
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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 TBD
SUNDAY 7:00 AM ONSITE PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION OPEN. 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.
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 TBD
SUNDAY 7:00 AM ONSITE PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION OPEN. 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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