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 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in beautiful Springfield, Hampden! This exciting event kicks off at Nathan Bills in East Forest Park, bringing together the community for a day filled with fun, fitness, and purpose. The day starts bright and early at 7:00 AM with volunteers arriving to help set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Participants can register and pick up their race packets starting at 8:00 AM, followed by cornhole qualifiers and raffle sales to fuel the excitement.
Runners will take off at 9:30 AM, followed by walkers at 9:45 AM, making this a perfect event for all fitness levels. After the race, join us for an awards ceremony at 11:00 AM, followed by a delicious lunch provided by Nathan Bill's. The festivities continue with the 50/50 Cornhole Finals and raffle draws, with all proceeds benefiting the Kathryn Mauke memorial scholarship fund and supporting domestic violence awareness. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate community spirit while making a positive impact!
Runners will take off at 9:30 AM, followed by walkers at 9:45 AM, making this a perfect event for all fitness levels. After the race, join us for an awards ceremony at 11:00 AM, followed by a delicious lunch provided by Nathan Bill's. The festivities continue with the 50/50 Cornhole Finals and raffle draws, with all proceeds benefiting the Kathryn Mauke memorial scholarship fund and supporting domestic violence awareness. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate community spirit while making a positive impact!
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!
UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON RACE DAY:
7:00AM - Volunteers Arrive
8:00AM - Registration/Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:30AM - Raffle Sales & Cornhole Qualifiers Begin
9:25AM - National Anthem
9:30AM - Runners Start
9:45AM - Walkers Start
11:00AM - 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.
UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON RACE DAY:
7:00AM - Volunteers Arrive
8:00AM - Registration/Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:30AM - Raffle Sales & Cornhole Qualifiers Begin
9:25AM - National Anthem
9:30AM - Runners Start
9:45AM - Walkers Start
11:00AM - 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.
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110 Island Pond Rd, Nathan Bill's, Springfield, 01118, MA, United States
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