Wenzel Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Vestal, New York
- Price $23.15
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the fifth annual Wenzel Memorial 5K on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Vestal, Broome! This uplifting event, held in memory of the beloved Gregg Wenzel, a former student-athlete and triathlete, promises a fun-filled day of running and camaraderie. The race will kick off at 9 a.m., with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m. Participants of all ages are welcome to take part in the 5K run/walk that circles the beautiful campus, starting and finishing at the iconic Gregg Wenzel Memorial statue on Bearcat Boulevard.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a scenic stroll, this event is for you! Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in various age categories, making it a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Registration is just $10 for students and $20 for all others, with an entry age requirement of 13 years and older. Don't miss this opportunity to honor Gregg's legacy while enjoying a great community event!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a scenic stroll, this event is for you! Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in various age categories, making it a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Registration is just $10 for students and $20 for all others, with an entry age requirement of 13 years and older. Don't miss this opportunity to honor Gregg's legacy while enjoying a great community event!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
9 A.M. (RACE-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:45 A.M.). FIFTH 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. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN SEPARATE AGE CATEGORIES. 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. ENTRANTS MUST BE 13 YEARS OR OLDER. STUDENTS ENTER COUPON CODE STUDENTWENZEL25 ON PAYMENT SCREEN . YOU WILL BE ASKED YOUR SCHOOL NAME IN THE REGISTRATION QUESTIONS .
9 A.M. (RACE-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:45 A.M.). FIFTH 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. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN SEPARATE AGE CATEGORIES. 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. ENTRANTS MUST BE 13 YEARS OR OLDER. STUDENTS ENTER COUPON CODE STUDENTWENZEL25 ON PAYMENT SCREEN . YOU WILL BE ASKED YOUR SCHOOL NAME IN THE REGISTRATION QUESTIONS .
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