Scott Burgess Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Franklin, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, for the heartfelt Scott Burgess Memorial 5k in Franklin, Robertson, a race dedicated to honoring the memory of SSG Scott Burgess, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan. This cherished event, established in 2013, not only pays tribute to our local hero but also supports a scholarship program for the youth of Robertson County, ensuring his legacy continues to inspire future generations.
The day's festivities kick off at 6:45 am with a moving memorial speech, followed by the playing of Taps and our National Anthem. The 5k race gets underway at 7:00 am, with a fun kids' 1-mile race scheduled to follow around 8:00 am. After the races, participants can look forward to awards and results being announced, along with a full day of family-friendly activities, including festival games and live music. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate community spirit and honor a true hero while enjoying a day filled with fun and camaraderie! Remember to register by May 19th to guarantee your event shirt, and plan to pick up your packet at City Park – Franklin.
The day's festivities kick off at 6:45 am with a moving memorial speech, followed by the playing of Taps and our National Anthem. The 5k race gets underway at 7:00 am, with a fun kids' 1-mile race scheduled to follow around 8:00 am. After the races, participants can look forward to awards and results being announced, along with a full day of family-friendly activities, including festival games and live music. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate community spirit and honor a true hero while enjoying a day filled with fun and camaraderie! Remember to register by May 19th to guarantee your event shirt, and plan to pick up your packet at City Park – Franklin.
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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