Gold Star Run for Honor

Past Event

298 Central Street, Saugus MA

Saturday, May 24th, 2025

🗓️ Date

Join Us: Join us for an early morning annual Memorial Day weekend run or walk in memory of Scott Procopio who was killed in action 16 years ago in Ramadi, Iraq.
Distance Options: Run/Walk distance options include: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Walk and a Kids Fun Run.
Fundraising: Each of the last 5 years this event has continued to raise more than $25K/year to be allocated to High School seniors furthering their education.

Pricing: $20 through 1/31
Pricing: $25 through 3/31
Pricing: $30 through 5/17
Pricing: $35 Race Week through 5/23 at 8PM
On Race Day: $45
Youth 15 & Under: $15 through 5/23, $20 on race day
1 Mile Walk Fees: $25 through 5/23 at 8PM, $35 on Race Day
Kids Fun Run: $15 through 5/23 at 8PM, $20 on Race Day (Includes Event Shirt)

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

Course: This 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run is targeted for those 10 and under starting at 7:45am.
T-Shirts: Pre-registered kids will be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Route: Their run will circle the shutdown rotary and will finish under the High5EM finish archway on Taylor St.
Participation: 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.

Walk Details: Walkers will receive all the race accolades without having to run.

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

Overall Awards: Overall Top 3 M/F – Cash Prizes
Age Groups: 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+
Special Categories: Top 3 Strollers, Top 3 Non-Binary
Note: No double dipping.

Community Sponsors: 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.
Parade: Stick around for the Saugus Memorial Day Parade to follow.
Special Offer: New this year! If you're heading right out of town, consider swinging by Sylvan Street Grille at some point on the 24th! Just show them your race bib on the day of the event to redeem your much earned, free beer or glass of wine!

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

Fund Allocation: 100% of the event proceeds will be allocated to CPL Scott J. Procopio Memorial Scholarship program to provide high school seniors with academic scholarships.