MollyK 5K / Fun Run

MollyK 5K was founded in summer of 2012 in memory of Mradula "Molly" Kalathia, who passed away from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).  Our event is to promote disease awareness and support research efforts leading to a cure for IPF.  Please visit http://mollyk.org to learn more about MollyK and how you can help. 

Pulmonary Fibrosis affects up to 200,000 Americans and is a condition in which the lung tissue becomes thickened, stiff, and scarred and the brain and other organs don’t get the oxygen they need. In some cases, doctors can determine the cause of the fibrosis, but in most cases, there is no known cause. PF can strike anyone, but the disease tends to affect men more than women and usually occurs between the ages of 50 and 70.  An estimated 40,000 people die in the US each year from PF. The median survival rate is just two to three years following diagnosis, and more than two-thirds of patients will die within five years.

Funds raised through MollyK will benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.  Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying effective PF treatments and assisting those living with the disease. Please visit http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ to learn more about PFF. 

1K Fun Run Course

5K Race Map

Registration Price and T-Shirts

Online registration is available until 8 AM on Nov 17, 2017.  On-site registration will begin at 8 AM on Nov 18, 2017 at Shelter A. 

5K: Early bird registration $25 through Oct 18 ($30 thereafter) 

1K Fun Run: Early bird registration $15 through Oct 18 ($20 thereafter)

Everyone registering by Oct 31 will receive a T-shirt!

Awards, Raffle, and Timing

5K: 

Top three males (adult 14 and up) / Top three females (adult 14 and up)

Top three Males (youth 13 and under) / Top three Females (youth 13 and under)

Funrun: All kids will receive medals.

Raffle tickets: $5 for one/$10 for three.  Three prize drawings will take place after the race.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships opportunities are available on http://mollyk.org/index.html.  Please contact us via phone or e-mail to discuss further: 

Nita Zalavadia - 703-282-6686 - [email protected] or Nip Zalavadia - 703-887-5227 - [email protected] 

Those registering through sponsorships will be given a special code for registration.