Colleen Ritzer's friends and family created this annual event to honor her life and her commitment to teaching and inspiring others. Proceeds benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, which fosters a society of compassion with kindness as a motivating influence in all its endeavors.

Each year, the Step Up for Colleen draws walkers and runners of all ages to the USA Track & Field certified course. They create a sea of pink, which was Colleen's favorite color.

Registration is open! Sign up as an individual or start - or join - a team! The fee is $35 through May 2nd, and then $40 from May 3rd through race day. There will be a small processing fee for credit card registrations. The first 3,000 registrants will receive a t-shirt, and each member of a team with 10+ people on it will receive a special gift. Corporate sponsorships are also available.