Gold Star Run for Honor

298 Central Street, Saugus MA

Saturday, May 24th, 2025

📅 Date and Time

Event: 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: 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.
Location: Saugus Town Hall, Saugus MA (298 Central St)

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

Distances: Choose from a 5K, 10K or 1 Mile Walk.
Terrain: 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.
Rest Stops: All fuel stops will have water and electrolytes. Strollers and dogs are welcome.

Distance: This 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run is targeted for those 10 and under starting at 7:45 AM.
T-shirt: Pre-registered kids will be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Course: Their run will circle the shutdown rotary and will finish under the High5EM finish archway on Taylor St.
5K/10K 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.

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

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

5K and 10K: 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.

Vendors: 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.
Parade: Stick around for the Saugus Memorial Day Parade to follow.

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

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