Katies 5K Scholarship Road Race
- Date Mon 26th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Boylston, Massachusetts
- Price $19.02 - $29.62
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Boylston, Worcester, on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, for the annual Katies 5K Scholarship Road Race! This spirited event not only celebrates the life and legacy of Katie Chalifoux but also encourages family fun and teamwork. The picturesque common in Boylston sets the perfect backdrop for participants to engage in a lively 5K run while taking in the beauty of the surroundings.
Running solo is great, but running with friends is even better! Be sure to register as a team for a chance to win prizes for the fastest teams and the team with the most participants. This race is a heartfelt tribute, with proceeds going towards scholarships for deserving female students from Tahanto Regional High School and donations to Veterans, Inc. in Worcester. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful event that honors our veterans and supports the community while creating unforgettable memories!
Running solo is great, but running with friends is even better! Be sure to register as a team for a chance to win prizes for the fastest teams and the team with the most participants. This race is a heartfelt tribute, with proceeds going towards scholarships for deserving female students from Tahanto Regional High School and donations to Veterans, Inc. in Worcester. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful event that honors our veterans and supports the community while creating unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
The town of Boylston celebrates Memorial Day in style every year with events for the whole family. The common in Boylston is a beautiful location to enjoy the race and then spend time with your friends and family. There is no better location for Katies 5k!
SHIRTS WILL ONLY BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE WHO ARE PRE-REGISTERED!
TEAM INFORMATION
What's better then running alone? Running with friends! Be sure to create or join a team when you register this year. We will be awarding prizes to the Top 2 fastest teams (first 5 on a team to finish count toward the official the team time) as well as the team with the most number of participants!
WHY DO WE RUN?
Katie Chalifoux was born in October of 1984 to Janice and Robert Chalifoux. The youngest of five children, Katie spent her childhood in Boylston, surrounded by a closely-knit group of friends. At Tahanto Regional High School, Katie was not only a scholar, but she was also active in sports (soccer, basketball, and softball), music (clarinet and piano), and numerous extra-curricular activities (class officer, Model United Nations, and Student Council).
Katies full life came to an unexpected and tragic end in January of 2008, after she succumbed to complications following an accident in New York City. At the time of her death, Katie was working as a teacher at Wild Blue, an enrichment program for children on the upper east side of Manhattan. She loved life and was living out her dream of living in New York City. She was the epitome of living life to the fullest.
In 2008, the Boylston Memorial Day 5K race was renamed and reworked in Katies memory. Scholarships in Katie's name were setup for deserving female students from Tahanto Regional High School who were going on to a two or four year college degree program. The race also honors our veterans with donations to Veterans Inc. in Worcester.
In 2018, the Boylston Lions Club took stewardship of Katie's 5K and will work to continue the high quality race it has been in the past. The race now supports the Katie Chalifoux Scholarships, The Boylston Lions Club Scholarships, and donations to Veterans, Inc.
SHIRTS WILL ONLY BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE WHO ARE PRE-REGISTERED!
TEAM INFORMATION
What's better then running alone? Running with friends! Be sure to create or join a team when you register this year. We will be awarding prizes to the Top 2 fastest teams (first 5 on a team to finish count toward the official the team time) as well as the team with the most number of participants!
WHY DO WE RUN?
Katie Chalifoux was born in October of 1984 to Janice and Robert Chalifoux. The youngest of five children, Katie spent her childhood in Boylston, surrounded by a closely-knit group of friends. At Tahanto Regional High School, Katie was not only a scholar, but she was also active in sports (soccer, basketball, and softball), music (clarinet and piano), and numerous extra-curricular activities (class officer, Model United Nations, and Student Council).
Katies full life came to an unexpected and tragic end in January of 2008, after she succumbed to complications following an accident in New York City. At the time of her death, Katie was working as a teacher at Wild Blue, an enrichment program for children on the upper east side of Manhattan. She loved life and was living out her dream of living in New York City. She was the epitome of living life to the fullest.
In 2008, the Boylston Memorial Day 5K race was renamed and reworked in Katies memory. Scholarships in Katie's name were setup for deserving female students from Tahanto Regional High School who were going on to a two or four year college degree program. The race also honors our veterans with donations to Veterans Inc. in Worcester.
In 2018, the Boylston Lions Club took stewardship of Katie's 5K and will work to continue the high quality race it has been in the past. The race now supports the Katie Chalifoux Scholarships, The Boylston Lions Club Scholarships, and donations to Veterans, Inc.
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