Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State cross country and track and field will host their annual Steps for Shep 5k race/1 mile walk on Saturday September 26. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. with registration from 8-8:30 a.m. in the Barnett Center main hallway.
 
Both in-person and virtual options are available for the race at the online registration link above. Cost is $25, with free registration available for NSU students. The online registration includes t-shirt and entry for door prizes and awards. Students can purchase race t-shirts for $15 apiece. Students should CLICK HERE for registration.
 
All proceeds will go towards the Jason Shephard Memorial Scholarship Fund to benefit an NSU track and cross country student-athlete majoring in Health and Physical Education.  Jason Kyle Shephard was born May 30, 1983, in Cavalier, N.D. to Kyle and Carol (Herman) Shephard. He grew up and attended school in Cavalier, graduation from Cavalier High School in 2002.  While at CHS, he was active in FBLA and was a member of the track and cross country teams.  Jason was named the East Region Senior Athlete of the Year in cross country.  He then attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, and was serving an internship with Daktronics at the time of his death.  During his college days, he was active in many campus organizations, including Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Young Republicans Club.  He was honored as the most improved cross country runner his sophomore season at NSU and was also a member of the track and field team.