Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k

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...

06/21/2026

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!

06/20/2026

🏃‍♂️✨ 7 DAYS TO GO! ✨🏃‍♂️
The countdown is ON!
In just one week, we come together to run, remember, and celebrate.

Only 7 days left — are you ready?

Race Day Reminders:
⏰ Arrive early - roads close @ 8:15am
📍 Know the race route
🏃 5k starts @ 8:30 & Kids Fun Run starts @ 9:45am
🎽 Don’t forget your bib/registration info
🙌 Bring your energy and support!

We can’t wait to see everyone at the starting line!

06/16/2026

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🌟

The Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in this event and the families and community it impacts. We are grateful for your partnership and support in making the Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k a success.

Please help us show these amazing sponsors some love by supporting the businesses and organizations that support our community!💙

06/14/2026

Race Day Map:

Please take a moment to review the race day map so you know where to park, register, line up, and celebrate after crossing the finish line! 🏁

📍 Check the map for:
• Parking locations
• Registration/Check-in area
• Start & Finish Line
• Water stations
• Awards and refreshments

06/05/2026

REMINDER: sign up by JUNE 7TH to receive a t-shirt for this years race!

06/03/2026

🎓 Apply Now: Orlando Josiah Memorial Scholarship🎓

We are proud to offer the Orlando Josiah Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 award honoring Orlando Josiah’s legacy of kindness and love for others 🤍

If you are a Horseheads HS Senior - apply today!

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