STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN

  • Date Sun 4th May 2025
  • Location Andover, Massachusetts
  • Price $28.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant "Step Up for Colleen 5K Walk/Run" on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the beautiful town of Andover, Essex. This inspiring event is dedicated to celebrating the life of Colleen Ritzer, a beloved figure known for her commitment to helping and inspiring others. Participants of all ages can take part in this 5K journey, coming together to honor Colleenโ€™s legacy and the values she embodied.

As you walk or run alongside friends and family, not only will you contribute to a worthy cause, but youโ€™ll also be supporting the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, Inc. Proceeds from the event will benefit charitable activities that honor Colleen, including the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship, which assists graduating high school seniors from Andover and Danvers pursuing a degree in education. Lace up your shoes and be part of this meaningful celebration that uplifts Colleenโ€™s spirit and inspires the next generation of educators!

Organiser's Description

The friends and family of Colleen Ritzer created this 5K Walk/Run to celebrate Colleens life and her commitment to helping and inspiring others. Through the Step Up for Colleen Walk/Run, organizers and participants celebrate Colleen and the values by which she lived. The net proceeds benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, Inc. which benefits charitable activities honoring Colleens legacy including the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship was established by Colleens family to benefit graduating high school seniors, who are Andover and Danvers residents, who demonstrate a passion for teaching, academic excellence and love of family and who will pursue a degree in education.

Learn more about Colleen [https://colleenritzer.org/colleen/], this event [https://colleenritzer.org/step-up-for-colleen/] and the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship [https://colleenritzer.org/scholarships/].

Races

  • Step Up for Colleen 5K Walk/Run

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & Short Sleeve Sport Tek Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $28.50

    Join us in Andover, MA on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 9 a.m. to celebrate the life and legacy of Colleen Ritzer at the 12th Annual Step Up for Colleen 5K Walk/Run! Colleen's friends and family created this event to honor her life and commitment to teach and inspire others. Join a community of runners and walkers to celebrate Colleen and the values by which she lived! Registration fees will be $25 through March 14th then increase to $35 through May 1st. The registration fee will be $40 from May 2nd through race day. There will be a small processing fee for credit card registrations. The first 3,000 registrants will receive a t-shirt. Net proceeds from this event benefit charitable activities that honor the legacy of Colleen Ritzer, including the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, please visit colleenritzer.org.
  • Virtual Registration - Step Up for Colleen 5K

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & Short Sleeve Sport Tek Shirt

    $28.50

    Join us in Andover, MA on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 9 a.m. to celebrate the life and legacy of Colleen Ritzer at the 12th Annual Step Up for Colleen 5K Walk/Run! Colleen's friends and family created this event to honor her life and commitment to teach and inspire others. Join a community of runners and walkers to celebrate Colleen and the values by which she lived! Registration fee is $25 through March 14th and then increases to $35. Virtual registration will close on Friday, April 16th. There will be a small processing fee for credit card registrations. The first 3,000 registrants will receive a t-shirt. Net proceeds from this event benefit charitable activities that honor the legacy of Colleen Ritzer, including the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, please visit colleenritzer.org.

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Central Park, Bartlet Street, Andover, 01810, MA, United States

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