Sat, May 8, 2027

6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk

Fairmont, WV

Registration open6th annual

5K1 Mile

About the 6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk

The course runs on the campus of Fairmont State University, which gives it a contained, walkable setting with paths that suit both runners and those coming out for the shorter walk. The terrain is campus ground, so expect pavement and gentle elevation rather than trails or sharp hills. The whole thing is organized around remembering someone, and that shapes the mood of the morning.

After the run and walk, a festival opens up on campus with live music, food trucks, face painting, a dunk tank, and vendor and awareness tables covering topics like addiction and veteran support. It runs alongside the race rather than after it, so there is activity happening from the time you arrive.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

80finishers

19:21winner

32:19median

53:01cutoff

Top 3: Taylor Hohman (19:21) · Harrison Linkous (21:31) · Mitchell Whitley (21:50)

The 6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk is in its 6th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/8/2027 10:00$25

1 Mile5/8/2027 10:02$25

Volunteers with food trucks and tshirts5/8/2027 10:01Free

Volunteers (no shirt option, no food trucks)5/8/2027 10:00Free

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Common Questions About the 6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk

Will I finish last at the 6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:19, and the last recorded finisher came in around 53:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (80 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk?

The 5K winner ran 19:21 while the median finisher took 32:19. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.