6TH Annual
6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk
6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk is a running race on May 8, 2027 in Fairmont, WV, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- May 8, 2027 (289 days to go)
- Location
- 1201 Locust Ave., Fairmont, WV
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Fifth Annual Kickin it for Katy 5K & 1.3 mile walk for suicide awareness.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 8, 2027, and be part of an amazing community event on the beautiful campus of Fairmont State University in Fairmont WV.
Registration: 10 am
5k Run 11
walk 11
Festival "Katy Fest" will open at 10
This is a family friendly event that welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels to run, walk or just come together in support of suicide awareness. In addition to the 5K and walk, enjoy a festival packed with fun activities including
Live music
Awareness tables (suicide, addiction, veterans, etc...)
Food trucks
HUGE basket raffle
Face painting
Dunk Tank (weather permitting)
Vendors!
Games & more!
Thank you for helping us to continue making a difference in the community while honoring Katys Legacy.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fairmont, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fairmont, WV
City Elevation
1,166 ft
Nearest Airport
CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- 6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk
- Date
- May 8, 2027
- Location
- 1201 Locust Ave., Fairmont, WV
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6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk
May 8, 2027