Stop & Shop Plaza 65 Rt 6A, Sandwich MA
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Thank you to our past participants and welcome to those of you who are new to our race and scholarship fund! Our annual 5k Run & Walk supports the Captain Gerald F. DeConto Memorial Scholarship Fund. Captain DeConto, a Sandwich MA native, was killed during the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Thanks to your generosity we have been proudly awarding scholarships in Captain DeConto's memory since 2002.
5k: The event starts with a memorial tribute at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday September 22, 2024 at Stop & Shop Plaza 65 Rt 6A in Sandwich, MA. The course is a scenic 3.1 mile route around the Sandwich Marina and beach area finishing back at the Stop & Shop Plaza. Runners and walkers are welcome. Official timing by Spitler Race Systems of Pawtucket RI. Virtual option also available.
Donations to the scholarship fund can be made online, by mail, or in-person. For online donations and mail-in instructions please see the Donate tab. To donate in person, visit the registration table during one of the registration events listed above. Thank you for your support!
Captain DeConto, a Sandwich MA native, was killed during the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon while on duty in the Navy Command Center. He was a dedicated Naval officer admired for his service, leadership, and love of life and family. The Captain Gerald F. DeConto USN Scholarship Fund was established in his memory to honor his legacy.
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