Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k

07/01/2026

The 2026 Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k is one we won’t forget ✨ 🏃 Check out this years race video:

The 3rd Annual Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k Race. The walk and run ai...

06/30/2026

💙 THANK YOU! 💙

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every participant, volunteer, sponsor, donor, and supporter who helped make this year’s race such a success.

To our amazing sponsors: thank you for believing in our mission and investing in this event. Your partnership allows us to continue growing our impact year after year.

To everyone who joined us on race day (virtually and in person): thank you for showing up, sharing smiles, making memories, and helping us celebrate a life that continues to inspire so many.

We are truly grateful for each and every one of you. We can’t wait to see you again next year! 💙

06/28/2026

Happy Birthday, Josiah! 🎈

In celebration of Josiah’s birthday, we are honored to announce that, thanks to YOUR incredible generosity, the Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k was able to award four $1,000 scholarships to outstanding local high school students this year!

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 scholarship recipients:

🎓 Bryce E.
🎓 Tommy K.
🎓 Maggie S.
🎓 Zachary S.

Congratulations to each of you! We are so proud to support your future and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.

Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the Orlando Josiah Memorial 5K. Because of you, Josiah’s legacy continues to make a lasting impact in our community. 💙

06/27/2026

✨Racers - check out your results! ✨

🏆 Overall Winner - Andrew Cloke
🥇 1st Female Overall - Ella Grinnell
🥇 1st Youth Male Overall - Noah C.
🥇 1st Youth Female Overall - Avery H.

The Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k is on Saturday June 27, 2026. It includes the following events: 5k Run / Walk, Kids Fun Run (Not Timed), and Virtual 5k.

06/27/2026

🏃‍♂️🎉 Race Day is Here! 🎉🏃‍♀️

Today is the day! The Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k is underway, and we’re filled with gratitude as we honor Orlando.

📍 Location: 504 Thorne St, Horseheads, NY
🕒 Race Start Time: 8:30am
🚗 Roads close: 8:15am

Last-Minute Registration:
It’s not too late to join us! You can still register today at the registration table. Opens at 7:30am

🎽 Packet Pickup:
If you haven’t picked up your bib, don’t worry it's available at the registration table!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and every participant for making this day special.

06/26/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO REGISTER ONLINE! 🚨

Online Registration Ends TODAY at 7:00pm!

Miss the 7:00 PM deadline? No worries! Registration will still be available on race morning before the event.

06/24/2026

🏃‍♀️ TONIGHT! 🏃

Early Packet Pickup Info - Skip the race day lines and grab your gear early! 💙

Join us for early packet pickup:

📍 Location:
504 Thorne St
Horseheads, NY 14845

🗓 Date & Time:
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Swing by to pick up your race bib and shirt (if registered by the deadline). We can't wait to see you there!

06/24/2026

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) — Just shy of what would’ve been his 6th birthday, Orlando Josiah Vargas passed away on Jun. 27, 2023. His family is now making it their mission

06/23/2026

The family of Orlando Josiah Vargas, of Horseheads, will hold a 5K race in his honor June 27. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Jessica Vargas

06/23/2026

A walk down memory lane ✨

Our inaugural race - 2024

The Memorial 5k walk and run aims to honor the memory of our dear son, Orlando Josiah Vargas, who very unexpectedly passed away on the eve of his 6th birthda...