Memorial run is Saturday

By Payton Towns III - The Union-Recorder

For the eighth year, people from Baldwin County and other areas in Georgia will come together Saturday to run in remembrance of a deputy killed in the line of duty in 1995.

The eighth annual Deputy Will Robinson Memorial Run will be held Saturday beginning at the North Baldwin County Fire Department on Airport Road. Registration race day registration is $17. Groups of 10 or more will get a $10 per person discount.

Will Robinson was 26-years-old when he was killed in the line of duty Dec. 17, 1995, after stopping a robbery suspect.

Sheriff Bill Massee said he has been impressed with the number of people from around the state who have attended the race. The sheriff said Robinson would have been happy with the event.

“He would have been pleased with the number of young people in the event,” said. “It’s a good family event.”

The sheriff said Robinson’s family comes out to the memorial run each year. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the Milledgeville Junior Woman’s Club coordinate the event.

“We really want runners to come out,” said Det. James McCue. “All walkers are welcome. We have many people who come out and walk.”

According to McCue, the Business Interdisciplinary Studies at Georgia College & State University has really helped with the event.

The 5K (3.2 miles) race beginning at 8:30 a.m. It starts at Lakeport Road and goes to Lakeview Road to Newport Road and back to Lakeport. A one-mile fun run starts at 8 a.m. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Will Robinson Scholarship Fund, Baldwin County D.A.R.E. Program and other local charities.

Awards will be given out to the top three male and female runners in several age categories: 10 and under, 11 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59 and 60 and over.

Awards also will be given to the overall public safety winner and male and female winner from Baldwin County. There will be a school spirit trophy given to the school with the most participants.

For the second year in a row, the design of the race shirt, which is given to each participant and donator, is being done by a D.A.R.E. student.

Applications for the race can be picked up at the BCSO.

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