SSGT Javier Ortiz Memorial 5K Race/Walk – Rochester, NY 2026

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 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 Free, no registration required BIO Javier Ortiz Rivera was born in Cayey, PR on September 7, 1984. He moved to Rochester, NY at the age of 7 along with his family. Upon graduating high school he enrolled in the US Marine early entry program. In September of 2010 Javier was deployed on his 2nd tour to Afghanistan and 4th total in his 9 years as a Marine. He achieved a rank of Staff Sergeant and Platoon Leader. On November 16, 2010 Javier was killed by an IED roadside bomb while on foot patrol in an Afghanistan province. Javier represents all of the falle