Kile G. West Memorial 5k

Kile G. West Memorial 5k

The Kile G. West Memorial 5k is a unique walk, jog, run in beautiful East Texas and is open to the public. The race is held in memory of First Lieutenant Kile G. West, an SFA alumnus and SFA Army ROTC commissionee who was Killed in Action on Memorial Day 2007, in Iraq. All proceeds from the event will go to the Military Science Excellence Fund, a scholarship founded in 1LT West's memory. Follow us on Facebook (@SFA Army ROTC) for updates and more information!

Event Date: April 11, 2026

Location: 1817 Wilson Drive, Nacogdoches, TX

Registration Link: Click here to register

Event Details and Schedule

• Time: Registration starts at 0700 and closes at 0830. The race begins at 0900.
• Location: SFA Intramural Field, E Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 (Across from Student Recreation Center).
• Route: Through and around the beautiful SFA Campus. The route will take you on paved roads, sidewalks, and through an unpaved hiking trail. The hiking trail is accessible to leisure bicycles and jogging strollers, but may present difficulties for strollers intended only for paved surfaces.
• Registration: Registration and packet pick-up will be by the access path to the SFA Intramural Field. Look for our tent and tables on the Intramural Fields, near the entrance to the parking lot.

Important Notes

• Opening Remarks: Will be delivered at 0900.
• Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot directly across from the Intramural Fields. Additional parking is available in the parking garage, which is also free during the weekend.
• Valuables: Secure your valuables in your vehicle, as we will not have the ability to check bags at the start point.

Facilities

• Restrooms: Available by the intramural field.
• Photos & Results: Action photos will be posted on the SFASU Army ROTC Facebook Event Page by Monday after the event.
• Results Link: A link to the results will be posted the night of the event on the event page, found here: SFASU Army ROTC Facebook.
• Timing: Results will be tracked through photo-finishes: there will be no chipped timing system in effect during this race.

Schedule of Events

• 7:00am - 8:45am: Packet Pick-Up
• 9:00 am: Opening Ceremonies (Welcome, National Anthem, Opening remarks)
• 9:15 am: 5K Start
• 10:00 am: Closing Ceremonies

Course Information

The 5K course will start and end on the beautiful and scenic Stephen F. Austin State University campus. The route will be on primarily flat, paved road surfaces, through and around the campus.

Parking Information

Free parking is available throughout the campus.

Other Information

• Restrooms: On site.
• Attire: Wear comfortable, athletic clothing and footwear.
• Contact: Don't hesitate to send any additional questions or requests for information to the race coordinator at: sekourlm@jacks.sfasu.edu.