KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness

  • Date Sun 22nd September 2024
  • Location Portland, Maine
  • Price $20.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 16th Annual KAT-Walk and 12th Annual Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in beautiful Portland, Cumberland. This uplifting event takes place at Payson Park, where participants can stroll along the scenic ocean-side Back Cove Boulevard. The day begins with registration and fun activities from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, featuring family gatherings, brain aneurysm awareness information, a 50/50 raffle, and exciting children's activities like face painting.

At 10:20 AM, we will kick off the day with an opening ceremony and the presentation of scholarship and research awards, followed by the Karo-5K race starting at 11:00 AM and the KAT-Walk shortly after. The event culminates with the runner awards and closing ceremonies at 12:15 PM. As September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, this special gathering not only honors those affected by brain aneurysms but also serves to raise awareness and support for families in need. Bring a picnic and immerse yourself in this heartfelt day of remembrance and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

Lace up your walking and running shoes and join us at Payson Park for the 16th annual KAT-Walk & 12th 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 activites 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 22nd September 2024 (10:00AM EDT)

    $20.00

    CLOSED
    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 22nd September 2024 (10:00AM EDT)

    $20.00

    CLOSED
    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.

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Back Cove Boulevard, PAYSON PARK, Portland, 04101, ME, United States

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