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, for the 17th annual KAT-Walk & 13th Annual Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness, taking place at the stunning Payson Park in Portland, Cumberland. Lace up your shoes and get ready to walk the KAT-Walk or compete in the Karo-5K, both set against the breathtaking backdrop of the ocean-side Back Cove Boulevard. This special event honors loved ones impacted by brain aneurysms and is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community.
The day kicks off with registration and family-friendly activities from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including brain aneurysm awareness information, a 50/50 raffle, and fun activities for the kids, such as face painting. The opening ceremony at 10:20 AM will feature scholarship and research award presentations, followed by the Karo-5K race starting at 11:00 AM and the KAT-Walk shortly after. Runners will be recognized with awards at the closing ceremonies at 12:15 PM. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, so let's unite to "share our tears, remember with love, and walk & run to
The day kicks off with registration and family-friendly activities from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including brain aneurysm awareness information, a 50/50 raffle, and fun activities for the kids, such as face painting. The opening ceremony at 10:20 AM will feature scholarship and research award presentations, followed by the Karo-5K race starting at 11:00 AM and the KAT-Walk shortly after. Runners will be recognized with awards at the closing ceremonies at 12:15 PM. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, so let's unite to "share our tears, remember with love, and walk & run to
Organiser's Description
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/]
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
-
KAT-Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
Join 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
9:30-10 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.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewKAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
