Captain Gerald F. DeConto, USN Memorial Scholarship 5k Run/Walk

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. The 5k starts with a brief memorial tribute at 9:00 a.m . on Sunday September 20, 2026 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. Runners will leave the starting line first with official timing by Spitler Race Systems of Pawtucket RI. Virtual option also available (run or walk at any location and time on 9/19 or 9/20 ). Participants can register online, by mail, or in-person. · Online registration coming soon. · Mail-in registration coming soon. · I n-person registration and t-shirt/bib pick up Stop & Shop Plaza 65 Rt 6A Sandwich, MA: Saturday September 19, 2026 11am to 2pm Sunday September 20, 2026 7:30am to 8:30am To donate to the Captain Gerald F. DeConto Memorial Scholarship Fund please see the Donate tab . A special note about this year’s race: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept 11th terrorist attacks. We appreciate your support on this anniversary as we remember and honor Captain DeConto and all those who lost their lives on 9/11. As we did last year, we will also honor and remember Patricia DeConto, Captain DeConto's mother, who passed away in 2025. For more than two decades she dealt with the tragedy of her son’s death on 9/11 with dignity and grace, while working tirelessly to make sure his sacrifice was not forgotten. She helped build a sports stadium in his memory and was the heart of this road race fundraiser inspiring all who attended with her encouraging wor