Captain Jack Casey Memorial 5K

The Captain Jack Casey Memorial 5K is a commemorative road race held on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Dover, New Hampshire. The event honors the legacy of Captain Jack Casey, a Dover native and CH53E helicopter pilot who lost his life in the line of duty in February 2024. This year, the race is officially part of the Dover Race Series, integrating with the local competitive running calendar.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

• Bib Pickup: Registered participants can collect their race bibs on Saturday, May 23 (time to be determined), at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, or on race morning beginning at 7:30 AM.
• Registration Deadlines: Online registration remains open until 9:00 AM on the day of the race. Participants who registered by April 19 were eligible for a commemorative race shirt.
• Dover Race Series Integration: Runners who are part of the Dover Race Series are automatically enrolled in this event, though individual sign-ups are also available through the official platform.
• Support Inquiries: Event coordination and specific logistical questions are managed by Cathy Casey through the official Race Roster portal.

Mission and Scholarship Impact:

• Beneficiary: The race serves as the primary fundraiser for the Jack T. Casey STEM Memorial Scholarship Fund.
• Fundraising Status: The fund has currently raised over $4,247 towards a total goal of $10,000 to support local educational opportunities.
• Scholarship Recipients: Funds are allocated to local high school seniors, cadets at the Virginia Military Institute, aviation technology students, and Veterans pursuing advanced degrees at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
• Legacy: The event is designed to reflect Captain Casey’s commitment to leadership and helping others, specifically by supporting students pursuing careers in STEM and aviation.

The Captain Jack Casey Memorial 5K 2026 provides a space for the Dover community to gather in remembrance while directly contributing to the academic and professional advancement of local students and veterans.