Orlando Josiah Memorial 5k

Horseheads, New York, United States

calendar_today 27 Jun, 2026

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sell $15.00 – $35.00

About the Event

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 tragically passed away just before his 6th birthday. Orlando’s passion for sports and his joy in playing with friends continue to inspire us which is why we host this community 5k walk/run each year, including a fun run for kids. 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 come together with us to remember, celebrate, and support this special cause.

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

Awards: $100 to 1st place overall Male and Female winners (20 and older)
$50 to 1st place overall Youth Male and Female winners (19 and younger)
Medals awarded to the top 200 finishers.

If you would prefer to make a donation with a check please make it payable to:
Orlando Josiah Memorial Inc
PO BOX 149
Horseheads NY 14845

Race Map: View Here

Races Offered

5k Run / Walk

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Virtual 5k

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — Virtual 5k

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Kids Fun Run (Not Timed)

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — Kids Fun Run (Not Timed)

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Type — Running

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09:45

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Horseheads.

thermostat Temperature

14.0° / 25.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.4° / 24.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 59m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

9.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:31

nightlight Sunset

20:43

About Horseheads

Learn more about the host city, Horseheads.

Horseheads is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 19,412 at the 2020 census. The name of the town is derived from the number of bleached horses' skulls once found there.