Lance Cpl. Leon Deraps Scholarship Run
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Lance Cpl. Leon B. Deraps Scholarship Walk/Run/Ride
The Lance Cpl. Leon B. Deraps Scholarship Walk/Run/Ride is a community event held in Jamestown, Missouri. This memorial event honors the service and sacrifice of a 2005 Jamestown High School graduate who died while conducting combat operations in 2006. The 2026 edition marks twenty years since his passing, serving as a commemorative gathering for the local community.
Participants can complete the course using different methods of movement. Available participant options include:
- 5 Miles walk, run, or ride
The course specifically measures 4.9 miles in distance. Funds raised through this event support the Lance Cpl. Leon B. Deraps Scholarship fund, which provides educational opportunities to seniors at Jamestown C-1. The event emphasizes a collective remembrance of the cost of freedom while supporting local students in their transition to higher education. Registration is required to take part in the event, which takes place along Cedron Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.