Annual Run, In 5th Year, Honors Sarah DeMille

For the fifth consecutive year, Santa Margarita Catholic High School will pay tribute to one of its former students when it hosts the Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run on Saturday.

The 5K is held in memory of Sarah DeMille, a member of the Class of 2005 who died in an auto accident while away at Northern Arizona University in 2006. She was a four-year cross country and track athlete at SMCHS with a deep love for her sport and her teammates.

The Sarah DeMille Scholarship Award was set up after the tragic accident, in which she volunteered to accompany a friend driving a fellow student at NAU home for the weekend so the driver would not have to make the long trip on mountain roads back to NAU alone. The student driving the car lost control while trying to avoid hitting a deer that ran across the road. 

The run raises money toward the scholarship fund. The scholarship is awarded each year to a member of the girls cross country team who has a passion for running and her teammates, just as Sarah did. The money goes toward college expenses. 

The event includes a challenging run, EPI timing, goodie bags, t-shirts, vendors, music, and a pancake breakfast.

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“I believe Sarah is there watching, cheering and challenging every runner to give their best just as she always did,” said Gil Garcia, the head girls' cross country coach.  “My hope is that all of you will join us on July 20th whether it your fifth time or your first time, I am positive you will have a great experience.”

This course is the SMCHS cross country home course and features times comparable to what you would run at Mt. SAC. This is a break from your normal summer road racing series and a chance to get out in the hills.

For more information, please visit smhs.org/sarahdemille

SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 20

• 6:30 a.m. Check-In for 5K runners
• 7:00 a.m. Check-In for all other 5K runners
• 8:15 a.m. 5K Memorial Run Begins 
• 8:40 a.m. "Future Eagles" One Mile Fun Run Begins (10 and Under)
• 9:00 a.m.  Pancake Breakfast Begins on the field

Cost: 

• High school runner:  $15 
• General Runner: $30
• One Mile Future Eagles Fun Run: FREE!! (Please fill out entry form, ages 3-10)
• Pancake breakfast only: $5
• T-Shirt only: $10

Runner registration includes a t-shirt while supplies last and pancake breakfast. Register online. Online registration will be open until noon on Thursday, July 18. After noon on July 20, all racers can register the day of the race. The race is open to the public.