SSgt Jason Hicks Memorial 5k

🎖️ Race Announcement

We’re excited to announce the 2026 SSgt Jason Hicks Memorial 5k. This race is in its 14th year. All proceeds benefit the SSgt. Jason Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund. Jason and five other US Air Force Combat Search and Rescue airmen were killed in action while on a humanitarian mission in Afghanistan in 2003 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since then, the Scholarship has been awarded annually to a graduating senior from Central High School in Pageland, SC, which was Jason’s alma mater.

🎓 Scholarship Information

Any Central High School graduating senior may apply for the Scholarship. Applicants should demonstrate leadership abilities and community service. A Scholarship application for the current school year can be printed by clicking the application link on this site.

🙏 Thank You

We would like to thank everyone for their generous contributions to the Scholarship Fund. Your contributions help ensure that the Scholarship, as well as Jason's name, lives on. You may continue to contribute to the Fund by mailing your tax-deductible donation to SSgt Jason Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund, 19573 Angelus Road, Jefferson, SC 29718.

🏃 Race Overview

This race offers a great course, but it is much more than a race. It is a community event with festivities for the whole family. For more information, visit www.JasonHicksMemorial.com.

🎖️ Race Details

• Date: 5/23/2026
• Start Time: 0930
• Location: 1113 West McGregor Street, Pageland, SC 29728
• Fundraising: All proceeds benefit the SSgt Jason Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund.

🕒 Race Day Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Late Race Registration
• 9:15 AM: Pre Race Ceremony
• 9:25 AM: Registration Closes
• 9:30 AM: Race Begins
• 11:00 AM: Post-Race Festivities and BBQ Chicken Lunch (Non-racers may purchase a meal ticket for $10).

🗺️ 5K Race Map

CLICK HERE for the race course map.

👕 Shirts

• Pricing: Are available to purchase for an extra $20.

📏 Shirt Sizes

• Youth: Small, Medium, Large
• Adult: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL

🏆 5K Awards

• Overall: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male / Female
• Age Group: 1st Male and Female in each Age Group

👥 5k Age Groups

• Categories: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

💵 5K Fees

• Early Registration: $25 up to April 24th
• Standard Rate: $30 from April 24th to May 22nd
• Day of Race: $35

📦 Packet Pickup

• Details: Each participant will receive a packet with their race number, their t-shirt (if purchased), admission ticket to post-race lunch, and some other goodies. Race packets will be available for pickup at the Pageland Community Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. the morning of the 5k.

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📞 Race Director Contact

• Email: For questions or additional information, please email us at jasonhicksmemorial5k@gmail.com, or call (843)-658-6193.
• Website: You can also find us on Facebook at the above link or the web at JasonHicksMemorial.com.