3rd Annual Sgt. Chad Keith 5K Helps Keep His Legacy Alive

Sgt. Keith, a Batesville High School graduate, made the ultimate sacrifice in Baghdad, Iraq in 2003.

Dog tags from the 2019 Sgt. Chad Keith 5K Run. Photo provided. 

(Batesville, Ind.) – Calling all runners.

The 3rd Annual SGT. Chad Keith 5K takes place Saturday, August 10 at Liberty Park in Batesville.

Sgt. Keith, a Batesville High School graduate, made the ultimate sacrifice in Baghdad, Iraq in 2003 while serving in the 2-235th Infantry, Company D.

The annual race in his name helps keep his legacy alive.

“I’ve been honored to help,” said Sarah Pulskamp, a volunteer of the Sgt. Chad Keith 5K. “Such a little thing in the scope of what the family lost in Chad’s sacrifice. I’m happy to help keep his legacy alive.”

Pre-registration is available for $25 per person and includes a commemorative t-shirt and dog tag. Race day registration costs $30.

Proceeds will go towards scholarship opportunities for Batesville students and Mission 22.

For more information and to get registered, visit www.getmeregistered.com/sgtchadkeith5k.

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