STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN 2027 — Andover, MA

Date
May 2, 2027
Location
Andover, MA
Venue
Central Park
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $45.00
Events
Step Up For Colleen 5K Walk/Run
Includes
Short Sleeve Port & Co Ring Spun Cotton Tee
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This is a 5K running event held at Central Park in Andover, Massachusetts on May 3, 2026. The race starts at 9:00 AM and welcomes both runners and walkers. Entry fees range from $30 to $45. If you're traveling to Andover for this spring race, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of Central Park for a convenient pre-race morning and quick access to the venue. The event offers a standard 5K distance, making it suitable for runners at various fitness levels who prefer a shorter weekend race format.

From the Race Organizer
The friends and family of Colleen Ritzer created this 5K Walk/Run to celebrate Colleen’s life and her commitment to helping and inspiring others. Through the Step Up for Colleen Walk/Run, organizers and participants celebrate Colleen and the values by which she lived. The net proceeds benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, Inc. which benefits charitable activities honoring Colleen’s legacy including the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship was established by Colleen’s family to benefit graduating high school seniors, who are Andover and Danvers residents, who demonstrate a passion for teaching, academic excellence and love of family and who will pursue a degree in education. Learn more about Colleen , this event and the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship .

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN 2027 — Andover, MA?

STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN 2027 — Andover, MA takes place on May 2, 2027. The race is held in Andover, Massachusetts.

Where is STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN 2027 — Andover, MA held?

STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN 2027 — Andover, MA is held at Central Park in Andover, Massachusetts.

Where can I find hotels near STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN 2027 — Andover, MA?

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