Pink Witches 5K

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

The Pink Witches 5K will take place on September 28, 2025, at Broadway Avenue, Denville, NJ. For more information, visit the official race page.

🌟 Event Background

• Inspiration: In 2011, Kathy Olenowski, a Denville business owner and true pillar of the community, lost her courageous battle with cancer.
• Legacy: Kathy was only 55 years old and left behind a loving family, many friends, and a community that held her in the highest regard.
• Founding: Pink Witches Night Out was founded shortly after by her daughter, Meg Olenowski, along with her father, John Olenowski.
• Mission: They aimed to carry on Kathy's legacy of kindness and compassion.

🎉 Event Impact

• First Event: In 2012, the first Pink Witches Night Out event raised $400 for a local resident diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Evolution: This event has grown into Denville’s most highly anticipated night of the year.
• Community Support: In 2024, with the help of sponsors and hard work, $45,000 was donated to a mother with breast cancer.
• Current Campaign: This year, funds are being raised for a 28-year-old mother battling stage 4 cancer.

🏅 Event Details

• New Initiative: To further fundraising efforts, the first annual Pink Witches 5K will be hosted in Downtown Denville.
• Community Growth: The event aims to continue to grow support within the community.
• Participation Reward: The first 100 people to sign up will receive a race shirt.
• Recognition: Age group medals will be awarded to participants.