SSGT Javier Ortiz Memorial 5K Race/Walk
About this race
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 fallen soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our Freedom. Javier 26, was survived by his wife Veronica and three children, Alyssa, Andrew, and Anthony.
COURSE INFORMATION
The SSGT Javier Ortiz Memorial 5K Race and Fitness Walk is sanctioned by USA Track and Field (USATF# NY12901KL). The race will start and finish at Trout Pond . For a map of the course, parking and directions visit www.prfestival.com.
RACE AMENITIES
- First 90 registered get T-Shirt
-Water stop on course
- Digital display clock at finish
- Accurate mile course
- Computerized race results by Robin Hood Racing
- Post race refreshments and fun
- Free entrance to PRFI Festival (one night only) First week of August at Rochester Main Street Festival Site
REGISTRATION PACKET PICK-UP
Registration and packet pickup is available at BURGOS Income Tax , 1816 Clinton Ave North, Rochester 14621
Friday, 6/5 from 1pm - 6 pm 585-266-2680
Race Day Registration and packet pick up will begin at 8:00 am at Longhouse shelter at Seneca Park.
Proceeds from the SSGT Javier Ortiz Memorial 5K Race and Fitness Wall will go to TAPS . Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors. Families of fallen heroes. Go to taps.org for more information. Also, Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester New York.
NOTE: There is a processing fee of $2.50 when you register on-line. To avoid the fee you may register in person at 1816 Clinton Ave N.
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SGGT JavIer Ortiz Memorial 5K Race & Walk
Proceeds to benefit TAPS : Tragic Assistance Program For Survivors. This organization assists the family members of fallen heroes. Go to www.taps.org for more information. Also, Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester NY. and Latino Military Coalition in Rochester NY.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 21 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Rochester, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 8:47 PM local time (EDT) in Rochester on June 6, 2026 — 15h 15m of daylight.
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2026 results — SSGT Javier Ortiz Memorial 5K Race/Walk
SGGT JavIer Ortiz Memorial 5K Race & Walk · 26 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Duchnick | 18:02 | 5:48 /mi |
| 2 | Koki Cartagena | 23:48 | 7:40 /mi |
| 3 | Esaias Ortiz | 23:49 | 7:40 /mi |
| 4 | Abdi Amadi | 25:28 | 8:12 /mi |
| 5 | Christian Santos | 25:42 | 8:16 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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