Gather at Shepard Park across from Shephard Elementary, Columbia MO
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
The Sam Speake Memorial Scholarship 5K Run-Walk is an event to celebrate the life of Sam and raise money for the scholarship in his name. All proceeds and donations from the event go to the scholarship fund. The 5K Run-Walk starts at 1:00 pm in Shepard Park across from Shepard Elementary School. Join us in the park after for a celebration to share our love of Sam.
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