14th Annual Samuel F Pearson Memorial Day Event Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 Event is raising money in honor of Sam Pearson for the Piqua Education Foundation (PEF) for scholarships in his name. Sam was a soldier in the Army serving our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedoms. Born and raised in Piqua, graduating from Piqua High, money raised stays here in Piqua and supports PHS seniors with scholarship funds towards furthering their education. The number of scholarships has increased year over year as result of the funds raised since this event started. 5k Run/Walk begins at 8:00am Registration: $25.00 $20 for Groups with 5 or more participants (Registration includes event shirt if received by 5/08/2026) Money Raised goes to benefit the Samuel F Pearson Scholarship Fund Online registration available at www.cantstoprunningco.com or at Can’t Stop Running Co. Packet Pick Up and final race registration available at the race on Saturday morning. 5k Course: Race will start and finish on the bike path at Lock Nine, 125 E Water St, Piqua, along the Miami River.
5K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $25.00 | Jan 14 | May 23 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 107 | 47:23 | 16:26 |
| 2024 | 89 | 41:59 | 19:22 |
| 2023 | 89 | 40:26 | 16:42 |
| 2022 | 80 | 51:02 | 20:40 |
| 2021 | 59 | 40:23 | 20:54 |
| 2018 | 98 | 35:09 | 17:50 |
| 2017 | 91 | 32:42 | 18:01 |
| 2016 |
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| 111 |
| 37:31 |
| 18:51 |
| 2015 | 100 | 36:20 | 17:15 |