Wenzel Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Vestal, New York
- Price $23.15
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the sixth annual Wenzel Memorial 5K on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Vestal, Broome! This exciting event kicks off at 9 A.M., with race-day registration opening at 8:00 A.M. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in this 5K run/walk around campus, honoring the legacy of Gregg Wenzel, a former student-athlete and triathlete who tragically lost his life in 2003. The race starts and finishes in front of the Gregg Wenzel Memorial Statue on Bearcat Boulevard, creating a meaningful and spirited atmosphere for all participants.
Make sure to register online by September 19, 2026, to secure a commemorative T-shirt, with additional shirts available on race day on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 50 finishers will also receive a participation medal, adding to the excitement of the day. With an entry fee of just $10 for students and $20 for everyone else (exact change only), this is a fantastic opportunity to engage in fitness while honoring a remarkable individual. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out, the Wenzel Memorial
Make sure to register online by September 19, 2026, to secure a commemorative T-shirt, with additional shirts available on race day on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 50 finishers will also receive a participation medal, adding to the excitement of the day. With an entry fee of just $10 for students and $20 for everyone else (exact change only), this is a fantastic opportunity to engage in fitness while honoring a remarkable individual. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out, the Wenzel Memorial
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
9 A.M. (RACE-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:00 A.M.). SIXTH ANNUAL WENZEL MEMORIAL 5K
WEST GYM
THIS EVENT, IN MEMORY OF GREGG WENZEL 91, WILL CONSIST OF A 5K RUN/WALK AROUND CAMPUS. THE 5K IS OPEN TO ALL. WENZEL WAS A TRIATHLETE AND FORMER STUDENT-ATHLETE AT BINGHAMTON WHO COMPETED ON THE MENS VARSITY SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM. HE WAS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN JULY 2003 IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, WHERE HE WAS WORKING AS A CIA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. RACE CHECK-IN AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE WEST GYM. THE RUN/WALK WILL START AND END IN FRONT OF THE GREGG WENZEL MEMORIAL STATUE ON BEARCAT BOULEVARD.
T SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER ON-LINE BY 9/19/26. T SHIRTS AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE - NO GUARANTEE. . FIRST 50 FINISHERS RECEIVE PARTICIPATION MEDAL . TIMING WILL BE KEPT AND AVAILABLE ON-LINE POST RACE .
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION AT THE WEST GYM WILL START AT 7:45 A.M. THE ENTRY FEE IS $10 FOR STUDENTS AND $20 FOR ALL OTHERS. EXACT CHANGE ONLY. ENTRANTS MUST BE 13 YEARS OR OLDER. STUDENTS ENTER COUPON CODE STUDENTWENZEL26 ON PAYMENT SCREEN . YOU WILL BE ASKED YOUR SCHOOL NAME IN THE REGISTRATION QUESTIONS .
9 A.M. (RACE-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:00 A.M.). SIXTH ANNUAL WENZEL MEMORIAL 5K
WEST GYM
THIS EVENT, IN MEMORY OF GREGG WENZEL 91, WILL CONSIST OF A 5K RUN/WALK AROUND CAMPUS. THE 5K IS OPEN TO ALL. WENZEL WAS A TRIATHLETE AND FORMER STUDENT-ATHLETE AT BINGHAMTON WHO COMPETED ON THE MENS VARSITY SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM. HE WAS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN JULY 2003 IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, WHERE HE WAS WORKING AS A CIA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. RACE CHECK-IN AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE WEST GYM. THE RUN/WALK WILL START AND END IN FRONT OF THE GREGG WENZEL MEMORIAL STATUE ON BEARCAT BOULEVARD.
T SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER ON-LINE BY 9/19/26. T SHIRTS AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE - NO GUARANTEE. . FIRST 50 FINISHERS RECEIVE PARTICIPATION MEDAL . TIMING WILL BE KEPT AND AVAILABLE ON-LINE POST RACE .
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION AT THE WEST GYM WILL START AT 7:45 A.M. THE ENTRY FEE IS $10 FOR STUDENTS AND $20 FOR ALL OTHERS. EXACT CHANGE ONLY. ENTRANTS MUST BE 13 YEARS OR OLDER. STUDENTS ENTER COUPON CODE STUDENTWENZEL26 ON PAYMENT SCREEN . YOU WILL BE ASKED YOUR SCHOOL NAME IN THE REGISTRATION QUESTIONS .
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.15
OPENS 28 JUL
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