Step Up For Colleen 5 K Walk/Run
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 3, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Step Up For Colleen 5 K Walk/Run takes place in Andover on May 2, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. This 5K (3.1 miles) is organized by Colleen Ritzer’s friends and family to honor her life and values.
Proceeds benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, which supports charitable activities and scholarships in her memory. The scholarship helps high school seniors from Andover and Danvers who plan to study education and who show a passion for teaching, academic excellence and family values.
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