Sex and the City superfans are swapping stilettos for sneakers and heading out on the streets of Brooklyn for an unusual celebration honoring Kim Cattrall’s 69th birthday.
The event, cleverly named “Oh, Honey: The Kim Cattrall 69K,” is part run club, part watch party, and fully dedicated to the woman who brought Samantha Jones to life on the iconic HBO series.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
✔ Fans celebrate Kim Cattrall’s 69th birthday with 6.9K runs
✔ Runs take place two to three times weekly in Brooklyn
✔ End at Fulton Grand Bar for themed cocktails and SATC episodes
✔ Features piñatas, novelty condoms, and Cosmo cool-downs
✔ Organized via Strava app; event spreads worldwide
✔ Celebrates Samantha Jones’ enduring influence on women
A Celebration Beyond Heels and Cosmopolitans
Organizers say the idea was born out of humor, but quickly turned into a cultural moment. The runs are 6.9 kilometers long—a cheeky nod to the milestone birthday—and take place two to three times a week with no fixed route. The only rule? Finish strong at Clinton Hill’s Fulton Grand Bar, where participants toast the evening with Cosmopolitans while watching some of Samantha’s most iconic episodes.
Alongside cocktails, there’s a piñata shaped like the number 69, stuffed with goodies, including novelty condoms featuring Kim Cattrall’s face. It’s a celebration as bold and unapologetic as the character it honors.
“Sixty-Nine is Perfect for Samantha”
Event organizer Kat Thek, 38, says the age couldn’t be more fitting:
“Sixty-nine is such a perfect age to celebrate Samantha, and she’s aged well in every possible way.”
Thek, who previously went viral for creating fake And Just Like That filming notices, teamed up with Mary Dauterman, 37, to bring this idea to life. Dauterman explains why Kim Cattrall still resonates with women in New York and beyond:
“She fits in their world. But she also has a level to her that’s superhuman. Not 100% of the time, but so many of her views on sexuality and independence feel modern. She’s saying things that are still relevant today.”
From a Joke to a Movement
The celebration began as a private joke between two friends in Bed-Stuy, but it quickly grew into something much larger. According to Thek:
“I’ve never been into sports, but this feels like a community thing. It’s a sports experience because everybody is watching the TV and hooting and hollering at it.”
The organizers emphasize that there’s no strict requirement to run. Many participants choose to walk, jog, or skip the run entirely, joining in later for drinks and episodes. As Samantha once said, “I don’t want to be in a situation for even an hour where I’m not enjoying myself.”
Global Popularity Through Strava
What started in Brooklyn has now gone international, thanks to the Strava running app. Fans from Tulsa, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and even small cities in Russia are logging their own Kim Cattrall 69K runs.
“It’s been a surprising way to bring people together,” Dauterman said. “In a big city, it can be hard to casually meet people. This event makes it easy—and it’s a great show to watch with others. Everyone reacts, everyone laughs.”
More Than Just Running—It’s About Connection
For longtime fans like Caroline Fay, 36, the event taps into nostalgia:
“I first watched Sex and the City in high school. Then I watched it in college, and now as a married woman, I watch it for different reasons. Seeing New York in the aughts feels really good.”
For others, like Maddie Wilson, 25, who is training for the New York City Marathon, the 69K run serves a dual purpose:
“This is good training. Plus, Samantha is my favorite because she just does what she wants.”
Even seasoned marathon runners are getting involved. Allison Devereux, 37, a seven-time NYC marathoner, said:
“I’ve run several marathons, but I’ve never run anything quite this weird. I wouldn’t do this for Carrie … only for Samantha.”
Samantha Spirit Lives On
The social element is strong. Participants often bond over dating stories and relationship insights, just like Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha did on the show. According to Thek:
“Now we’re up to date on each other’s dating lives, so it’s also a little catch-up. One of our friends even told us she used her Kim Cattrall condom last night.”
The event organizers describe it as:
“A fun experiment of weirdos finding weirdos.”
And the fun doesn’t stop here. The duo is already planning their next quirky run: a Halloween-themed “66.6K Kyle MacLachlan” night, dedicated to the actor who played Trey MacDougal in the series.
Kim Cattrall 69K: A New York Celebration That Travels Worldwide
With fans from Brooklyn to Europe joining the trend, the Kim Cattrall 69K run has become more than an event—it’s a cultural statement. It honors a woman who redefined confidence and independence for an entire generation of viewers.
The Kim Cattrall 69K is more than just a run—it’s a tribute to a cultural icon and a celebration of community in the heart of New York. By blending fitness, friendship, and fandom, this quirky event proves that Samantha Jones’ fearless spirit still inspires conversations and connections decades after Sex and the City first aired. Whether it’s a 6.9K jog, a Cosmopolitan toast, or a nostalgic episode binge, fans are keeping the legacy alive—one run, one laugh, and one fabulous night at a time.
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