Kathy's Run for Cancer
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Richland, Michigan
- Price $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for a spirited day of community and support at Kathy's Run for Cancer on July 4, 2025, held at the beautiful Richland Gull Lake High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This inspiring event features two race distances: a 10K Run starting at 7:30 AM and a 5K Run at 7:45 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic route through the charming streets surrounding Gull Lake Schools, with aid stations set up to keep everyone energized and hydrated along the way.
Kathy's Run for Cancer is more than just a race; it's a celebration of hope and resilience. After facing her own battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, Kathy has dedicated this event to raising funds for local cancer centers and establishing a scholarship for aspiring nursing students at Gull Lake High School. By participating, you'll not only challenge yourself physically but also contribute to meaningful causes in the community. Don't miss out on this uplifting event—register early for the best rates and secure your tech shirt by June 23rd! Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie!
Kathy's Run for Cancer is more than just a race; it's a celebration of hope and resilience. After facing her own battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, Kathy has dedicated this event to raising funds for local cancer centers and establishing a scholarship for aspiring nursing students at Gull Lake High School. By participating, you'll not only challenge yourself physically but also contribute to meaningful causes in the community. Don't miss out on this uplifting event—register early for the best rates and secure your tech shirt by June 23rd! Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
RACE LOCATION:
* Richland Gull Lake High School, 7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083
* The 2025 Race Location (Start/Finish) will be at the High School. This is the same location as last year.
ABOUT KATHY'S RUN FOR CANCER:
Kathy was diagnosed over the Memorial Day Weekend in 2023 with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. While there is no cure for this disease it is very treatable. Kathy has undergone multiple radiation and chemotherapy treatments. After twelve weeks shes had a great response to the treatment and is now only getting immunotherapy infusions every three weeks.
Kathy is a fighter, and her great attitude has been instrumental to her positive results. By supporting our local cancer centers and education Kathy feels this turns a difficult situation into something very positive.
The opportunity to revamp this race came at the right time as the committee for the Rose Run decided to step away. Kathy has gotten incredible care at the Bronson Cancer Center along with the West Michigan Cancer Center. Kathy would like to provide support for the work these organizations do by using the money raised during the race to support their efforts. In addition, Kathy desires to start a scholarship for graduating Gull Lake High School seniors wishing to enter nursing school.
Thank you for reading her story. Please pass the word along about this exciting event, Kathys Run for Cancer on the 4th of July 2025.
EVENT FEES:
* Early Registration fees are February 1st thru May 31st (11:59 pm) online registration is $30.00.
* Registration on June 1st to July 2nd (11:59 pm) online registration is $35.00 .
* Late Registration on July 3rd and July 4th is $40.00
* There is a family discount of $3 off per person with a quantity of 3-5 people.
* All Late Registrations must be done on computers or cell phones. No paper registrations onsite.
* No refunds will be issued.
* You will be guaranteed a tech shirt with online registration until midnight on June 23rd. No exchanges in size will be allowed at packet pickup. Once you touch the shirt, its yours. If you are not sure about sizing please size up from your normal size when registering.
EVENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
* Packet Pickup and Registration will be at the Richland Gull Lake High School (7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083).
* Packet Pickup and Registration on Thursday, July 3rd @ 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
* Race Day Packet Pickup will begin on July 4th @ 6:00 am
* Race Time 10K Run @ 7:30 am. 5K Run @ 7:45 am
* EACH EVENT WILL HAVE 10 MINUTES TO START THEIR RACE
COURSE NOTES:
* All events start at the High School* (7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083). The course winds through streets neighboring the Gull Lake Schools, as well as the Richland countryside. Aid stations are strategically placed on the course.
* Due to limitations with this years race the 10K route will be run on the 5K course twice around. The start line and finish line will be two separate chutes.
TEE SHIRTS:
* All shirts will be a technical tee shirt. You will be guaranteed a tech shirt with online registration until midnight on June 23rd.
RESULTS / AWARDS:
* Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event. Computerized timing with disposable chips provided by Mac's Sports Timing.
* Age Divisions: 9 and Under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and Over
SAFETY:
* Please social distance. For safety purposes, no bicycles, skateboards, roller-blades, or roller skates are allowed on the course. Baby strollers will be allowed. No dogs are allowed on the course during the race.
* Richland Gull Lake High School, 7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083
* The 2025 Race Location (Start/Finish) will be at the High School. This is the same location as last year.
ABOUT KATHY'S RUN FOR CANCER:
Kathy was diagnosed over the Memorial Day Weekend in 2023 with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. While there is no cure for this disease it is very treatable. Kathy has undergone multiple radiation and chemotherapy treatments. After twelve weeks shes had a great response to the treatment and is now only getting immunotherapy infusions every three weeks.
Kathy is a fighter, and her great attitude has been instrumental to her positive results. By supporting our local cancer centers and education Kathy feels this turns a difficult situation into something very positive.
The opportunity to revamp this race came at the right time as the committee for the Rose Run decided to step away. Kathy has gotten incredible care at the Bronson Cancer Center along with the West Michigan Cancer Center. Kathy would like to provide support for the work these organizations do by using the money raised during the race to support their efforts. In addition, Kathy desires to start a scholarship for graduating Gull Lake High School seniors wishing to enter nursing school.
Thank you for reading her story. Please pass the word along about this exciting event, Kathys Run for Cancer on the 4th of July 2025.
EVENT FEES:
* Early Registration fees are February 1st thru May 31st (11:59 pm) online registration is $30.00.
* Registration on June 1st to July 2nd (11:59 pm) online registration is $35.00 .
* Late Registration on July 3rd and July 4th is $40.00
* There is a family discount of $3 off per person with a quantity of 3-5 people.
* All Late Registrations must be done on computers or cell phones. No paper registrations onsite.
* No refunds will be issued.
* You will be guaranteed a tech shirt with online registration until midnight on June 23rd. No exchanges in size will be allowed at packet pickup. Once you touch the shirt, its yours. If you are not sure about sizing please size up from your normal size when registering.
EVENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
* Packet Pickup and Registration will be at the Richland Gull Lake High School (7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083).
* Packet Pickup and Registration on Thursday, July 3rd @ 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
* Race Day Packet Pickup will begin on July 4th @ 6:00 am
* Race Time 10K Run @ 7:30 am. 5K Run @ 7:45 am
* EACH EVENT WILL HAVE 10 MINUTES TO START THEIR RACE
COURSE NOTES:
* All events start at the High School* (7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083). The course winds through streets neighboring the Gull Lake Schools, as well as the Richland countryside. Aid stations are strategically placed on the course.
* Due to limitations with this years race the 10K route will be run on the 5K course twice around. The start line and finish line will be two separate chutes.
TEE SHIRTS:
* All shirts will be a technical tee shirt. You will be guaranteed a tech shirt with online registration until midnight on June 23rd.
RESULTS / AWARDS:
* Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event. Computerized timing with disposable chips provided by Mac's Sports Timing.
* Age Divisions: 9 and Under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and Over
SAFETY:
* Please social distance. For safety purposes, no bicycles, skateboards, roller-blades, or roller skates are allowed on the course. Baby strollers will be allowed. No dogs are allowed on the course during the race.
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