More than 1,200 Competitors Expected at Kelly’s Angels Mother’s Day Run/Walk

SARATOGA SPRINGS —More than 1,200 runners and walkers are expected to participate Sunday, May 11, in the 13th Kelly’s Angels Mother-Lovin’ 5K Run/Walk at Saratoga Spa State Park. 

Kelly’s Angels is the all-volunteer Capital Region charity that brings joy and smiles to local children who have lost a parent or principal caregiver to cancer and to families who are fighting serious illnesses.

Founded by NewsChannel 13’s Mark Mulholland in memory of his wife Kelly who passed away at 37, Kelly’s Angels provides fun grants to children, dozens of college scholarships to graduating high school seniors and financial support to families struggling with a life-threatening illness. 

This year’s Mother-Lovin’ 5K begins with registration from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., a kids’ fun run at 8:45 a.m., and the 5k run/walk at 9:15 a.m. An awards ceremony will be held at 10:15 a.m. 

The event will be based at Saratoga Spa State Park’s Orenda Pavilion. Free parking will be available in the Saratoga Performing Arts Center lot off Route 50. There will be auctions, food and more.

For more information, go to: https://www.kellysangelsinc.org/motherlovin5k-ka.