NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The annual Up Front  forDeMar 5K race and 1 mile walk will be held on Veterans Day, Sunday November 10, 2024. 

 

This annual event is to raise money for the SPC Michael R DeMarsico II scholarship fund and to honor DeMarsico and all who serve and have served. 

 

According to a press release: 

 

SPC DeMarsico was killed in action on Aug. 16, 2012 while serving in Afghanistan. "DeMar" to his fellow battle buddies, served at the front of his battalion searching for IED's. The young specialist discovered 16 IEDs, saving many men in his unit, before stepping on one.

 

In the days and weeks that followed DeMarsico's death, his community came out in full support of him, his service, and his family. This annually event allows the community to continue to do that and help ensure DeMarsico and his sacrifice are not forgotten. 

 

The race begins at Veterans Memorial in North Adams at 9:00AM and ends at the American Legion. People can register online at demar.racewire.com or by contacting Eileen Sullivan at 413- 212–0445 or upfrontfordemar5k@gmail.com

 

Packet pickup and race registration will be held at the American Legion Saturday Nov. 9 4pm to 7pm and  race day registration will be available at 7:00AM at the starting line.

 

"It's been 12 years since Michael was killed in Afghanistan and it's important that we ensure his name is said, his story is told and his life honored," said race organizer Eileen Sullivan. 

 

Additional information can also be found on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/upfrontfordemar/