5th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk

Date
Sat, May 8, 2027, 10:00 AM EDT
Location
1201 Locust Ave., Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV 26554
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3 distances
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Quick take

Join a heartfelt 5K and walk for suicide awareness, followed by a lively "Katy Fest" on a beautiful campus, benefiting local causes.

Best for: families, cause-driven runners

Official registration Past results

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Distances & registration

3 options

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5K
closes Apr 24, 2027, 10:00 AM EDT
11mo 19d 10h 50m left
- General entry
  Closes Apr 24, 2027, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Other options
closes Apr 15, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT
11mo 10d 20h 49m left
- Volunteers with food trucks and tshirts
  Closes Apr 15, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
1 Mile
closes Apr 21, 2027, 8:00 PM EDT
11mo 16d 20h 50m left
- Walk
  Closes Apr 21, 2027, 8:00 PM EDT · From $22.20

Race feel

Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Family Friendly

The Fifth Annual Kickin It For Katy event invites you to a meaningful 5K run and 1.3-mile walk on the beautiful Fairmont State University campus. This family-friendly gathering supports suicide awareness and honors Katy's legacy. Beyond the race, enjoy "Katy Fest," a vibrant festival featuring live music, food trucks, games, face painting, a dunk tank, and a cornhole tournament. All proceeds benefit the Kaitlynn Jade scholarship fund and the Marion County Humane Society, making it a truly impactful community day.

Past results at a glance

Past race snapshot

What the field usually feels like

Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.

Selected year + distance

80 finishers in 5K

Ranked by chip time when available

Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.

Past years for 5K

Crowd

Small field

80 5K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.

Typical finish

32:19

Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.

Competitive feel

Lively front

The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 21:49.

People mix

Balanced mix

About 51% women and 49% men among finishers who listed gender.

Quick read

For the 5K in 2026, this looks like a small field: 80 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 32:19. The quicker front of the field averaged about 21:49. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.

Fastest finishers in this file: 19:21 (male) and 22:11 (female).

Show historical award cutoffs1 rows

Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.

Division	Gender	Top N	Cutoff	Source
Overall observed placement	Unspecified	Top 3	21:50	finish-order sample

Show the year-by-year numbers

Distance	Year	Finishers	Typical	Average	Front 10%	Fastest M / W
5K	2026	80	32:19	32:56	21:49	19:21 / 22:11

Last summary update: May 5, 2026

Ready to register?

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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, April 25th, 2026, and be part of an amazing community event on the beautiful campus of Fairmont State University in Fairmont WV.

Read full description

Registration: 9 am 5k Run 10 am walk 10:02 am Festival "Katy Fest" will open at 10 am. 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. ) National Guard pull up contest Food trucks HUGE basket raffle Face painting Dunk Tank (weather permitting) Cornhole tournament Vendors! Games & more! All proceeds go to benefit the Kaitlynn Jade scholarship fund and the Marion County Humane Society. Thank you for helping us to continue making a difference in the community while honoring Katys Legacy.