Scott Burgess Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Franklin, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Scott Burgess Memorial 5k on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Franklin, Robertson. Established in 2013, this heartfelt event honors SSG Scott Burgess, a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan. The day kicks off at 6:45 am with a moving memorial speech, followed by the playing of Taps and the National Anthem. The 5k race begins promptly at 7:00 am, with a fun kids' 1-mile race following at approximately 8:00 am.
The race takes place at the scenic City Park in Franklin, Texas, where participants and families can enjoy a full day of festivities, including festival games and live music. This event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a scholarship program for the youth of Robertson County. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful occasion! Please note that registrations after May 19th may not guarantee a race shirt, so be sure to sign up early and join us for an unforgettable day of remembrance and celebration!
The race takes place at the scenic City Park in Franklin, Texas, where participants and families can enjoy a full day of festivities, including festival games and live music. This event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a scholarship program for the youth of Robertson County. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful occasion! Please note that registrations after May 19th may not guarantee a race shirt, so be sure to sign up early and join us for an unforgettable day of remembrance and celebration!
Organiser's Description
The Scott Burgess Memorial 5k was established in 2013 to honor our own hero, SSG Scott Burgess. Scott was killed in Afghanistan in 2011 while serving in the Army's 1st Battalion, 84th Field Artillery Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. All of the proceeds go to a scholarship program benefiting the youth of Robertson County where Scott was raised. The race is on June 7th, to begin with a memorial speech at 6:45 am and the playing of Taps and our National Anthem. The race starts at 7:00 am and a kids 1 mile race will immediately follow at approximately 8:00 am. The results and awards will be given out right after the kids run.
Packet pick up will be held at the City Park - Franklin on Friday night before from 5-9p and also pre-race beginning at 6:00 am. The race starts and finishes in City Park - Franklin, Tx. and a full day of family fun with festival games and live music will give the family plenty of things to do so plan to stay for all of the festivities!
***NOTICE*** All registrations received after May 19th will not be guaranteed a shirt. We will order extra shirts in an attempt to fulfill all of the racers but there is a chance that we have more late registrations than the number of shirts available. If you are a late registration you are encouraged to arrive at the packet pick up as early as possible to claim your shirt.
Packet pick up will be held at the City Park - Franklin on Friday night before from 5-9p and also pre-race beginning at 6:00 am. The race starts and finishes in City Park - Franklin, Tx. and a full day of family fun with festival games and live music will give the family plenty of things to do so plan to stay for all of the festivities!
***NOTICE*** All registrations received after May 19th will not be guaranteed a shirt. We will order extra shirts in an attempt to fulfill all of the racers but there is a chance that we have more late registrations than the number of shirts available. If you are a late registration you are encouraged to arrive at the packet pick up as early as possible to claim your shirt.
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506 Hearne St., Franklin, 77856, TX, United States
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