Gold Star Run for Honor

🗓️ Date

• Date: May 23, 2026
• Start Time: 8AM

🏃‍♂️ Details

• Event: Join us for an early morning annual Memorial Day weekend run or walk in memory of Scott Procopio who was killed in action 17 years ago in Ramadi, Iraq. Run/Walk distance options include: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Walk and a Kids Fun Run.
• Funding: Each of the last 6 years this event has continued to raise more than $25K that is allocated to High School seniors furthering their education.
• Location: Saugus Town Hall, Saugus MA (298 Central St)

💰 Race Fees

• Fee Pricing: $20 through 12/31: $25 through 2/28: $30 through 4/30: $35 through 5/22 at 8PM: $45 Race Day
• Youth 15 & Under: $20 through 5/22, $25 on race day (Same price for both the 5K/10K)
• 1 Mile Walk Fees: $25 through 5/22 at 8PM: $35 on Race Day
• Kids Fun Run (10 & Under Only): $15 through 5/23 at 8PM: $20 on Race Day (includes event shirt)

📦 Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration

• Pickup Time: Opens at 6:45AM at Saugus Center in front of the Town Hall.
• Note: Packet pickup is on race day ONLY.

🏞️ Course

• Distance Options: Choose from a 5K, 10K or 1 Mile Walk.
• Course Details: The 5K and 10K courses are a mix of flat and rollers with one good size climb.
• Start: All distances start at the same time, intersect and split at different points.
• Fuel Stops: All fuel stops will have water and electrolytes. Strollers and dogs are welcome.

👦 Kids Fun Run Course

• Distance: This 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run is for those 10 and under, starting at 7:50 am.
• Pre-registration: Pre-registered kids will be guaranteed a t-shirt.
• Course: The run will circle the shutdown rotary and will finish under the High5EM finish archway on Taylor St.
• Registration: If your child is 10 & under and wishes to participate in the 5K or 10K, please sign he/she up in the 5K/10K so they receive a race time.

🚶‍♂️ 1 Mile Walk

• Accolades: Walkers will receive all the race accolades without having to run.

🏅 Swag

• Included: Participants will receive custom designed race bibs and finisher medals.
• Shirts: Shirts will be guaranteed to those pre-registered by 5/10.

🏆 5K and 10K Awards

• Top 3 M/F: Cash Prizes recognized at 8:30AM and 9AM respectively.
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 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 Non-Binary: Awards will be given.
• Note: No double dipping.

💵 Cash Prizes

• 10K: Top M/F: $150: 2nd place M/F: $100: 3rd place M/F: $50
• 5K: Top M/F: $100: 2nd place M/F: $50: 3rd place M/F: $25

🎉 Post Race Festivities

• Community: There will be a variety of community sponsors and vendors setup in front of the Saugus Town Hall.
• Food: Essex Landing will be on site providing hot dogs for all participants and other food/drink will be available.
• Entertainment: Evolvement Radio will provide the entertainment all morning.
• New Feature: Show your race bib at Sylvan Street Grille on the 23rd for a free beer or glass of wine!

👤 More about Scott

• Background: Scott was on his second deployment as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, having previously served in Fallujah in 2005.
• Service: He was killed in action as a result of a roadside bomb on April 2, 2006 in Ramadi, Iraq.

🎓 Beneficiary

• Proceeds: 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

• Event Status: This event will take place rain or shine!
• Refund Policy: Free deferral and transfer policy through March 1st. $10 fee for refunds/deferrals after March 1st (without insurance).
• Cancellation: In case of event cancellation due to public safety, we will reschedule if possible.

📞 Event Contact

• Contact: High5EM
• Phone: 978-594-7050
• Email: info@high5em.com

🔗 Race Registration

• Link: Register Here