Captain Gerald F. DeConto, USN Memorial Scholarship 5k Run/Walk

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Sandwich, Massachusetts
  • Price $18.50 - $23.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for the Captain Gerald F. DeConto, USN Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Sandwich, Barnstable. This annual event honors the legacy of Captain DeConto, a dedicated naval officer who tragically lost his life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The race kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with a heartfelt memorial tribute at Stop & Shop Plaza, located at 65 RT 6A. Participants can look forward to a scenic 3.1-mile route winding around the picturesque Sandwich Marina and beach area, making it a perfect outing for both runners and walkers.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, this event is for you! Runners will start first, with official timing provided by Spitler Race Systems. For those unable to join in person, a virtual option is availableβ€”run or walk anywhere on September 20 or 21. Registration is easy, with options to sign up online, by mail, or in person during designated times at the Stop & Shop Plaza. Come out and support a wonderful cause while celebrating the spirit of Captain DeConto and the scholarship fund that continues

Organiser's Description

Thank you to our past participants and welcome to those of you who are new to our race and scholarship fund! OUR ANNUAL 5K RUN & WALK SUPPORTS THE CAPTAIN GERALD F. DECONTO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Captain DeConto, a Sandwich MA native, was killed during the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Thanks to your generosity we have been proudly awarding scholarships in Captain DeConto's memory since 2002.

THE 5K STARTS WITH A BRIEF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT 9:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 AT STOP & SHOP PLAZA 65 RT 6A IN SANDWICH, MA. The course is a scenic 3.1 mile route around the Sandwich Marina and beach area finishing back at the Stop & Shop Plaza. Runners and walkers are welcome. Runners will leave the starting line first with official timing by Spitler Race Systems of Pawtucket RI.

VIRTUAL OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE (run or walk anywhere/any time on 9/20 or 9/21).

PARTICIPANTS CAN REGISTER ONLINE, BY MAIL OR IN-PERSON.

. For ONLINE REGISTRATION please see the SIGN UP TAB.
. For MAIL-IN REGISTRATION please visit www.geralddeconto5k.com [http://www.geralddeconto5k.com] for forms and instructions.
. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND T-SHIRT/BIB PICK up will be held at Stop & Shop Plaza 65 Rt 6A Sandwich, MA on:
Saturday September 20, 2025 11am to 2pm
Sunday September 21, 2025 7:30am to 8:30am

(Please note that online registration for the in-person race ends at 8:00pm EDT on Sept 20. You can still register in person before the race on Sept 21.)

TO DONATE TO THE CAPTAIN GERALD F. DECONTO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND PLEASE SEE THE DONATE TAB.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR RACE AND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND! For more information visit www.geralddeconto5k.com [http://geralddeconto5k.com/]

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RACE & SCHOLARSHIP FUND HISTORY: Captain DeConto, a Sandwich MA native, was killed during the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon while on duty in the Navy Command Center. At the time of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon, Captain DeConto was in direct communication with the Secretary of the Navy coordinating the Navys response to the attacks on the World Trade Center. Captain DeConto was a dedicated Naval officer who was respected and admired by those he served for, by those he served with, and by those who served for him.



Captain DeConto was a high-spirited, caring person who enjoyed many activities, one of which was running, and he enjoyed them most when they were shared with family and friends. His Navy career took him all over the world, but he returned home to Cape Cod whenever he could and he spent the weekend before 9/11 in Sandwich with family and friends. The Captain Gerald F. DeConto USN Scholarship Fund was set up in his memory to honor him and the legacy he left behind which is one of service to his country, leadership, friendship, and love of life and family. It is his familys hope that through the scholarship fund Captain DeConto will continue to influence the lives of young people and that his memory and the ideals he believed in will live on.

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk - in Person

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $23.50

    Race location: Sandwich, MA. Official timing by Spitler Race Systems. For information on the 5k course and T-shirt/number pickup please see www.geralddeconto5k.com.
  • 5k Run/Walk - Virtual

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $18.50

    Virtual Participants: Please send an email to [email protected] if you would like to receive a race T-shirt by mail. Please note that virtual times will be posted separately from In Person race results.

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Location

Stop & Shop Plaza 65 Rt 6A, Sandwich, 02653, MA, United States

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