Gold Star Run for Honor

Saugus, Massachusetts

Saugus, Massachusetts

Sat 25th May 2024

Organiser's Description

Date: May 25, 2024Start Time: 8AM
Details: Join us for an early morning run or walk in memory of Scott Procopio who was killed in action 16 years ago in Ramadi, Iraq. Run/Walk distance options include: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Walk and a Kids Fun Run. The last 4 years this event has raised more than $25K to be allocated to High School seniors furthering their education. Location: Saugus Town Hall, Saugus MA 
Race Fee's: *(Add $5 for the 10K distance)$20 through 1/31$25 through 3/31$30 through 5/18$35 Race Week$45 Race Day Youth 15 & Under - $15 through 5/24, $20 on race day1 Mile Walk Fee's: $25 through 5/24$35 on Race DayKids Fun Run (10 & Under Only) - *Includes Event Shirt$15 through 5/26$20 on Race DayPacket Pickup/Race Day Reg: Opens at 6:45AM at Saugus Center in front of the Town Hall. Packet pickup is on race day ONLY. 
Course: Choose from a 5K, 10K or 1 Mile Walk. The 5K and 10K courses are a mix of flat and rollers with one good size climb. All distances start at the same time, intersect and split at different points and all fuel stops will have water and electrolytes.Strollers and dogs are welcome.
Kids Fun Run Course: This 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run is targeted for those 10 and under starting at 7:45am. Pre-registered kids will be guaranteed a t-shirt. Their run will circle the shutdown rotary and will finish under the High5EM finish archway on Taylor St. If your child is 10 & under and wishes to participate in the 5K or 10K and do the Kids Fun Run please sign he/she up in the 5K/10K so they receive a race time. 
1 Mile Walk: Walkers will receive all the race accolades without having to run.
Swag: Participants will receive custom designed race bibs and finisher medals. Shirts will be guaranteed to those pre-registered by 5/4.
5K and 10K Awards:Overall Top 3 M/F  – Cash Prizes1st, 2nd and 3rd M/F in each age group: Under 15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+Top 3 StrollersNo double dipping 
Cash Prizes:10KTop M/F: $1502nd place M/F: $1003rd place M/F: $50
5KTop M/F:$1002nd place M/F:$503rd place M/F: $25
Festivities: There will be a variety of community sponsors and vendors setup in front of the Saugus Town Hall. Essex Landing will be on site providing hot dogs for all participants and other food/drink will be available. Evolvement Radio will provide the entertainment all morning along. Stick around for the Saugus Memorial Day Parade to follow. 
More about Scott: Scott was on his second deployment as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, having previously served in Fallujah in 2005. He was killed in action as a result of a roadside bomb on the morning of April 2, 2006 in Ramadi, Iraq.
Beneficiary: 100% of the event proceeds will be allocated to CPL Scott J. Procopio Memorial Scholarship program to provide high school seniors with academic scholarships.
Weather: This event will take place rain or shine!  Event Contact: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | info@high5em.com

Races

  • 5k

    Sat 25th May 2024

  • 10k

    Sat 25th May 2024

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Sat 25th May 2024

  • Kids Fun Run

    Sat 25th May 2024

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  • 5k

    Sat 25th May 2024

  • 10k

    Sat 25th May 2024

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Sat 25th May 2024

  • Kids Fun Run

    Sat 25th May 2024

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