The second annual Jason’s Race, will be Saturday, Aug. 12, at Riverside Junior High School, 10910 Eller Road, Fishers. Race registration begins at 9:15 a.m. and the race begins at 10 a.m.
The 5K road race that celebrates the life of Jason Sipher, a cross-country runner and wrestler who attended Fishers High School and died in Jan. 2016. This year’s race marks the founding of a scholarship in Jason’s name.
Last August, former cross-country teammates of Jason came together to host a race in his honor. The event was one of healing and celebration. Jason’s family and families of both wrestling and cross country teammates enjoyed a pancake and bacon breakfast — bacon was one of Jason’s favorite foods.
“Jason had an infectious personality, possessed an inclusive and effortless humor, wit, and fun-loving attitude,” said Nate Piggush, former cross country teammate and race organizer.
This year, Cindy and Tom Sipher, Jason’s parents, began a scholarship in their son’s name through the Hamilton Southeastern Scholarship foundation. The Sipher family will match up to the first $50 of each donation to the scholarship up to $10,000 through the end of 2017. Race participants can make donations in lieu of an entry fee.
“We hope to kick start funding through this event and continue celebrating the spirit of Jason Sipher in a mentally healthy way, using exercise as our vehicle,” Piggush said.
Online donations are possible at www.hsefoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships. Mention Jason’s name in the notes section of the scholarship page so that funds are properly allocated.
For more information, email jasonsrace@gmail.com.