5K for Kappie

The Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma will be hosting its 5th Annual 5K for Kappie! This event is being held in honor of our late sorority sister, Catherine Williams, who passed away on June 2nd, 2020 after a courageous 13-month battle with osteosarcoma. Catherine Williams was 18 years old, and a recent graduate of North Atlanta High School. She was admitted to and excited to attend the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020. In the week before her death, Catherine accepted an early bid and was initiated into the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma as a double legacy.

All proceeds from this event will go to CURE Childhood Cancer, a non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families devastated by a childhood cancer diagnosis. 

We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary life of Catherine Williams. 

January 1, 2026 - January 20, 2026, $20.00 Race Fee + $2.86 SignUp Fee 
January 21, 2026 - March 20, 2026   $25.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee 
March 21, 2026 - April 19, 2026         $35.00 Race Fee + $3.73 SignUp Fee 

Early Packet Pickup

Friday, April 17, 2026   
2:00pm to 6:00pm
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority House
440 S. Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 

Race Day Packet Pickup

Sunday, April 19, 2026
7:30am to 8:40am
Classic Center Pavilion
440 Foundry Street, Athens GA

Race Starts at 9:00am

The start and finish will be on Foundry Street beside the Pavilion and will run to the Firefly Trail trail head on East Broad street making an out and back along the Firefly Trail.

COURSE MAP

There will be T-Shirts and lots of fun freebies and give aways

Awards will be given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female. 

There will be finisher medals for all participants.

Running is way more fun with friends—misery loves company… and so does mileage! 😄

When you register, create a group (bonus points for a clever or hilarious name), set a password, and invite your crew to join the fun.

Here’s where it gets even better… once your group hits 10 runners, everyone scores a $5 discount 💸

The first 10 runners? 💥 You’ll get a refund!
Runners 11 and beyond? 💥 Instant savings at checkout!
So grab your running buddies, your neighbors, your coworkers… heck, even that one friend who says they might run—this is your moment.

How sweet is that?! 🍭🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Group registration ends on 4/17/26.

Run your 3.1 miles anywhere.  Submit your finish time by clicking on the RESULTS tab at the top of this page.  Submit finish times no later than 12 noon on April 19.  To submit a virtual time you must be registered as a virtual runner.

Virtual runners may pick up your t-shirts at The Kappa House, 440 Milledge Ave, Athens, GA. Or, at registration pay a $10.00 mailing fee to have the shirt mailed to you.

Please don't make me run!  I just want to support the event and get a t-shirt!

Phantom participants may pick up your t-shirts at The Kappa House, 440 Milledge Ave, Athens, GA. Or, at registration pay a $10.00 mailing fee to have the shirt mailed to you.

The 5K for Kappie is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.

Finish line management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.