7th Annual Kile G. West 5K Memorial Race Event

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 7th annual Kile G. West Memorial 5k is a unique walk, jog, run in beautiful East Texas and is open to the public. The race is held in memory of First Lieutenant Kile G. West, an SFA alumnus and SFA Army ROTC commissionee who was Killed in Action on Memorial Day 2007, in Iraq. All proceeds from the event will go to the Military Science Excellence Fund, a scholarship founded in 1LT West's memory. Follow us on Facebook (@ https://www.facebook.com/SFASUROTC/) for updates and more information!

📅 Event Details and Schedule

Please see below for important race-day information.

• Time: Registration starts at 0730 and closes at 0815. Then the race begins at 0830.
• Location: SFA Intramural Field (E Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 - Across from Student Recreation Center)
• Route: Through and around the beautiful SFA Campus (map link). The route will take you on paved roads, sidewalks, and through an unpaved hiking trail.
• Note: The hiking trail is accessible to leisure bicycles and jogging strollers, but may present difficulties for strollers intended only for paved surfaces.

🏁 Race Day Information

• Packet Pick-Up: Registration and packet pick-up will be at the SFA Intramural Field. You'll need an ID or the race registration email on your phone.
• Shirts: All registrants prior to April 1st are guaranteed race shirts on race day: those registering after will receive shirts post-race.
• Opening Remarks: Will be delivered at 0820 by Department of Military Science Department Chair Gilberto Escobedo.
• Parking: Free parking is available directly across from the Intramural Fields and at the parking garage.

🚻 Facilities

• Restroom Facilities: Available by the intramural field.
• Valuables: Secure your valuables in your vehicle or at home, as we cannot check bags.
• Photos & Results: Action photos will be posted on the SFASU Army ROTC Facebook Event Page by Monday after the event.
• Timing: Results will be tracked through photo-finishes: no chipped timing system will be in effect.

🗓️ Schedule of Events

• 7:30am - 8:00am Same Day Packet Pick-Up
• 8:15am Opening Ceremonies (Welcome, National Anthem, Opening remarks)
• 8:30am 5K Start
• 9:30am Closing Ceremonies

🏞️ Course Information

The 5K course will start and end on the beautiful and scenic Stephen F. Austin State University campus. The route will be on primarily flat, paved road surfaces, through and around the campus.

🚗 Parking Information

Free parking is available throughout the campus.

ℹ️ Other Information

• Restrooms: On site.
• ID Required: Please bring a photo ID or a copy of your confirmation email for packet pickup.
• Dress Code: Wear comfortable, athletic clothing and footwear.
• Early Pickup: Early packet pick-up will be announced via email.

We look forward to seeing you all! Don't hesitate to send any additional questions or requests for information to the race coordinator at: ryan.hunke@sfasu.edu.