5Katie

🎉 Welcome to 5Katie

Welcome to the third annual 5Katie! The 5Katie event is a 10K and 5K trail run, along with a 2K untimed walk, created to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer. In memory of Katie Cobb, and in partnership with the West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders, all profits will benefit care and treatment of children with cancer.

Join us on Saturday, November 16th on the Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia for the third annual 5Katie!

📅 Race Details

• Packet Pickup: From 7:30 - 8:45 am on Saturday, November 16th at the big red barn at the front of Hurricane City Park.
• Start/Finish Line: The race start/finish line will be by the shelter in the “bowl”, located across the train tracks (be aware, and be careful).
• Facilities: Bathrooms are available in Hurricane City Park, and portable restrooms will be available at the start/finish area.
• Aid Stations: Water and sports drink aid stations will be available along the course, and post-race refreshments will be located at the shelter in the bowl.

🏆 Awards

• Competitive Awards: The 5K and 10K is a competitive race with awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female.
• Age Division Awards: First place awards will also be given for male and female in divisions: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and UP.
• 2K Walk: The 2K walk is a non-competitive event and will be an easy to moderate course on gravel/dirt trails within the park "around the bowl".
• Trail Course: The 5K and 10K course will utilize single track trails with easy to moderate difficulty. Weather can affect the course.

🚑 Safety

Safety and EMT will be on call for emergency situations.

🎽 Finish Line Swag

Each registrant including walkers will receive a long-sleeved high quality shirt if registered no later than November 1, 2023.

💵 Registration Fees

• 2K Walk (Untimed): $35
• 5K Trail Race: $35
• 10K Trail Race: $45

🤝 Sponsors

Race sponsorships are available, please contact the race director at 5KatieRD@gmail.com.

💖 Charity Focus

The 5Katie is a not-for-profit event. Through our partnership with WV Kids Cancer Crusaders (501C3), all proceeds will directly benefit the care and treatment of local children with cancer.

❓ Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the race director at 5KatieRD@gmail.com.

🔗 Race Link

For more information, visit the race page: 5Katie Registration.