Samuel F Pearson Memorial Day Event

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for the 13th Annual Samuel F Pearson Memorial Day Event on Saturday, May 24th, 2025.

🎖️ Purpose

• Cause: This event is raising money in honor of Sam Pearson for the Piqua Education Foundation (PEF) for scholarships in his name.
• Legacy: Sam was a soldier in the Army serving our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedoms.
• Community Impact: Money raised stays here in Piqua and supports PHS seniors with scholarship funds towards furthering their education.
• Growth: The number of scholarships has increased year over year as a result of the funds raised since this event started.

🕗 Event Details

• Start Time: 5k Run/Walk begins at 8:00am.
• Registration Fee: $25.00.
• Group Discount: $20 for Groups with 5 or more participants.
• Shirt Inclusion: Registration includes event shirt if received by 5/09/2025.

💰 Fundraising

Money raised goes to benefit the Samuel F Pearson Scholarship Fund.

🖥️ Registration

• Online Registration: Available at runsignup.com or at Can’t Stop Running Co.
• Packet Pickup: Available at the race on Saturday morning along with final race registration.

📍 Race Course

The 5k Course will start and finish on the bike path behind the former Piqua Power Plant, 123 Bridge St, Piqua, along the Miami River.