KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Portland, Maine
- Price $20.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in beautiful Portland, Cumberland, for the 17th annual KAT-Walk & 13th Annual Karo-5K, an inspiring event dedicated to raising awareness for brain aneurysms. Set against the scenic backdrop of Back Cove Boulevard, this event offers participants the chance to walk or run while honoring loved ones affected by this silent condition.
The day kicks off with registration and a variety of engaging activities from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including family gatherings, a 50/50 raffle, and fun for the kids with face painting. At 10:20 AM, join us for the opening ceremony, where scholarships and research awards will be presented. The Karo-5K race will start at 11:00 AM, followed by the KAT-Walk, creating a powerful atmosphere of community and support. As September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, this event is a heartfelt opportunity to "share our tears, remember with love, and walk & run to honor" those impacted by brain aneurysms. Don’t miss out on this meaningful day; bring a picnic, enjoy the cove, and connect with others dedicated to making
The day kicks off with registration and a variety of engaging activities from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including family gatherings, a 50/50 raffle, and fun for the kids with face painting. At 10:20 AM, join us for the opening ceremony, where scholarships and research awards will be presented. The Karo-5K race will start at 11:00 AM, followed by the KAT-Walk, creating a powerful atmosphere of community and support. As September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, this event is a heartfelt opportunity to "share our tears, remember with love, and walk & run to honor" those impacted by brain aneurysms. Don’t miss out on this meaningful day; bring a picnic, enjoy the cove, and connect with others dedicated to making
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On-line Registration is now closed... BUT PLEASE JOIN US SUNDAY MORNING and register on-site.
Lace up your walking and running shoes and join us at Payson Park for the 17th annual KAT-Walk & 13th Annual Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness. The route will be along the beautiful ocean-side Back Cove Boulevard in Portland, Maine. This will be a special day to remember and honor loved ones lost to or having survived a brain aneurysm.
9:30 TO 10:30 - Registration and activities including family gatherings, brain aneurysm awareness information, a 50/50 raffle, and activities for the kids including face painting. Bring a picnic and enjoy the cove. This is a great opportunity to meet and support other families affected by brain aneurysms.
10:20 - OPENING AND PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH AWARDS.
11:00 - Karo-5K race kick-off followed by the KAT-Walk.
12:15 - Runners awards and closing ceremonies.
September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness month, so join us for the day as we _"share our tears, remember with love, and walk & run to honor"_ those families affected by this silent killer and help save lives!
Please follow us on Facebook at KatWalkKaro5k For more information about Brain Aneurysms or this event, visit our website at: MaineBA.org [http://kat-walk.org/]
Lace up your walking and running shoes and join us at Payson Park for the 17th annual KAT-Walk & 13th Annual Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness. The route will be along the beautiful ocean-side Back Cove Boulevard in Portland, Maine. This will be a special day to remember and honor loved ones lost to or having survived a brain aneurysm.
9:30 TO 10:30 - Registration and activities including family gatherings, brain aneurysm awareness information, a 50/50 raffle, and activities for the kids including face painting. Bring a picnic and enjoy the cove. This is a great opportunity to meet and support other families affected by brain aneurysms.
10:20 - OPENING AND PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH AWARDS.
11:00 - Karo-5K race kick-off followed by the KAT-Walk.
12:15 - Runners awards and closing ceremonies.
September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness month, so join us for the day as we _"share our tears, remember with love, and walk & run to honor"_ those families affected by this silent killer and help save lives!
Please follow us on Facebook at KatWalkKaro5k For more information about Brain Aneurysms or this event, visit our website at: MaineBA.org [http://kat-walk.org/]
Races
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KAT-Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSEDJoin us as we enjoy the course along Portland's ocean side Back Cove Boulevard. 9:30-10 Registration and activities 11 KAT-Walk will follow the runners. Controlled pets are welcome to join us. -
Karo-5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED9:30-10 Registration, bib pick-up, and activities 11 The timed and measured Karo-5K will follow an "out & back" course on the boulevard pathway. Prizes and thank-you medallions will be awarded to top runners in each age group.
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