Celebrate Kate 5k
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Springfield, Massachusetts
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Celebrate Kate 5k, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the beautiful Springfield area of Hampden! This uplifting event will be held at Nathan Bills in East Forest Park and promises a day filled with excitement and community spirit.
Race day kicks off at 7:00 AM with volunteers arriving to ensure a smooth experience for all participants. Registration and packet pick-up open at 8:30 AM, along with raffle sales and cornhole qualifiers. The atmosphere will be electric as we gather for the National Anthem at 9:45 AM, followed by the runners starting their race at 10:00 AM and walkers at 10:15 AM. After the race, join us for an awards ceremony at 11:30 AM, where everyone can enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Nathan Bill's. The event wraps up with the thrilling 50/50 Cornhole Finals and raffle winner announcements. Best of all, proceeds from the Celebrate Kate 5k will support the Kathryn Mauke memorial scholarship fund for local graduating seniors and raise awareness for domestic violence causes. Don't miss this chance to celebrate community, health, and meaningful causes!
Race day kicks off at 7:00 AM with volunteers arriving to ensure a smooth experience for all participants. Registration and packet pick-up open at 8:30 AM, along with raffle sales and cornhole qualifiers. The atmosphere will be electric as we gather for the National Anthem at 9:45 AM, followed by the runners starting their race at 10:00 AM and walkers at 10:15 AM. After the race, join us for an awards ceremony at 11:30 AM, where everyone can enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Nathan Bill's. The event wraps up with the thrilling 50/50 Cornhole Finals and raffle winner announcements. Best of all, proceeds from the Celebrate Kate 5k will support the Kathryn Mauke memorial scholarship fund for local graduating seniors and raise awareness for domestic violence causes. Don't miss this chance to celebrate community, health, and meaningful causes!
Organiser's Description
We are excited to announce that the 12th Annual Celebrate Kate 5k will be on Sunday May 17, 2026 at Nathan Bills in East Forest Park!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON RACE DAY:
7:00AM - Volunteers Arrive
8:30AM - Registration/Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:30AM - Raffle Sales & Cornhole Qualifiers Begin
9:45AM - National Anthem
10:00AM - Runners Start
10:15AM - Walkers Start
11:30AM - Awards Ceremony
11:30AM - Lunch Provided by Nathan Bill's
12:00PM- 50/50 Cornhole Finals
1:00PM - Raffle Winners Chosen
Proceeds go towards the Kathryn Mauke memorial scholarship fund for local graduating seniors, and to donations made in support of domestic violence awareness and causes.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON RACE DAY:
7:00AM - Volunteers Arrive
8:30AM - Registration/Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:30AM - Raffle Sales & Cornhole Qualifiers Begin
9:45AM - National Anthem
10:00AM - Runners Start
10:15AM - Walkers Start
11:30AM - Awards Ceremony
11:30AM - Lunch Provided by Nathan Bill's
12:00PM- 50/50 Cornhole Finals
1:00PM - Raffle Winners Chosen
Proceeds go towards the Kathryn Mauke memorial scholarship fund for local graduating seniors, and to donations made in support of domestic violence awareness and causes.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
2 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
***T-Shirt Only***
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
CLOSED
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110 Island Pond Rd, Nathan Bill's, Springfield, 01118, MA, United States
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