Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: June 27, 2026
• Location: Thorne Street Park, Horseheads, NY
• Event: Annual Memorial 5k Walk & Run
• Purpose: Honor the life of Orlando Josiah Vargas and raise funds for a scholarship

🎉 Race Description

Join us for the annual Memorial 5k Walk & Run in loving memory of Orlando Josiah Vargas. This event honors the life of our cherished son, who passed away just before his 6th birthday. Each year, our community comes together for this 5k walk/run to celebrate Orlando’s love of sports and the joy he shared with his friends. In his honor, we are raising funds to create a scholarship in Orlando Josiah’s name, benefiting a deserving graduate of the Horseheads School District. We invite you to run or walk with us as we remember and honor the life of our son.

🕒 Race Day Information

• Race Day Registration / Packet Pickup: 7:30am race day
• Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday June 24th 5pm-7pm at Thorne Street Park
• Race Start: 8:30am - 5k /// 9:45am - Kid's Fun Run
• Website: Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k

🏅 Awards

• 1st Place Overall Male and Female: $100 (20 and older)
• 1st Place Overall Youth Male and Female: $50 (19 and younger)
• Medals: Awarded to the top 175 finishers
• More Information: Join us to celebrate and remember!