SSGT Javier Ortiz Memorial 5K Race/Walk

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
• 8:00 AM: Registration opens at Longhouse shelter at Seneca Park
• 9:00 AM: 5K run/walk begins
• 10:15 AM: Children’s Fun Run
• 10:30 AM: Award Ceremony

Awards

• Overall Male & Female: $100, 2nd & 3rd place medals
• Overall Masters Male & Female: $50
• 1st place age group: medals
• NO DUPLICATION: Participation Awards given out at FINISH LINE (for those who want them)

CHILDREN’S FUN RUN

• Cost: Free, no registration required

BIO

• Name: Javier Ortiz Rivera
• Born: September 7, 1984, in Cayey, PR
• Moved: To Rochester, NY at the age of 7
• Service: Deployed in September 2010, killed by an IED on November 16, 2010
• Survived by: Wife Veronica and three children, Alyssa, Andrew, and Anthony

COURSE INFORMATION

• Sanctioned by: USA Track and Field (USATF# NY12901KL)
• Start/Finish: Trout Pond
• Map: For a map of the course, parking and directions visit www.prfestival.com.

RACE AMENITIES

• T-Shirts: First 90 registered get T-Shirt
• Water stop: On course
• Finish: Digital display clock at finish
• Results: Computerized race results by Robin Hood Racing
• Post-Race: Refreshments and fun
• Entrance: Free entrance to PRFI Festival (one night only) First week of August at Rochester Main Street Festival Site

REGISTRATION PACKET PICK-UP

• Location: BURGOS Income Tax, 1816 Clinton Ave North, Rochester 14621
• Date: Friday, 6/5 from 1pm - 6 pm
• Phone: 585-266-2680
• Race Day: Registration and packet pick up will begin at 8:00 am at Longhouse shelter at Seneca Park.

PROCEEDS

• Beneficiary: Proceeds will go to TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors) and the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester, New York.
• More Info: Go to taps.org for more information.
• Processing Fee: NOTE: There is a processing fee of $2.50 when you register online. To avoid the fee you may register in person at 1816 Clinton Ave N.

LINK

• Race Info: SSGT Javier Ortiz Memorial 5K Race/Walk