KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Portland, Maine
- Price $20.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community and remembrance at the 18th Annual KAT-Walk & 14th Annual Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness on Sunday, September 20, 2026! This uplifting event will take place at Payson Park in Portland, Cumberland, where participants can enjoy a stunning route along the ocean-side Back Cove Boulevard. Whether you choose to walk or run the 5K, this event is designed to honor those affected by brain aneurysms, including both survivors and loved ones lost to this silent killer.
Starting at 9:30 AM, attendees can register and participate in various family-friendly activities, including face painting for the kids and informative sessions about brain aneurysms. The event kicks off at 11:00 AM with the Karo-5K race, followed by the KAT-Walk, and concludes with award presentations for runners at 12:15 PM. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, making this an excellent opportunity to come together, share stories, and support one another. Join us in our mission to raise awareness and help save lives!
Starting at 9:30 AM, attendees can register and participate in various family-friendly activities, including face painting for the kids and informative sessions about brain aneurysms. The event kicks off at 11:00 AM with the Karo-5K race, followed by the KAT-Walk, and concludes with award presentations for runners at 12:15 PM. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, making this an excellent opportunity to come together, share stories, and support one another. Join us in our mission to raise awareness and help save lives!
Organiser's Description
Lace up your walking and running shoes and join us at Payson Park for the 18th annual KAT-Walk & 14th 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, 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, 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 20th September 2026 (9:30AM 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 20th September 2026 (9:30AM 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.
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