The D.C Raymond M. Downey 'Forever Running' Memorial 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ The D.C. Raymond M Downey "Forever Running" Memorial 5K Run/Walk

📍 New Course and Location

We will be able to host an in-person event for our 24th anniversary run. There will be the D.C. Raymond M Downey "Forever Running" Memorial 5k Run/Walk for those who would like to keep the tradition alive and continue to honor the memory of our Dad. We are so grateful for the support and love the Deer Park and running communities have shown us over the past 24 years. We also will have the Virtual 5K Run for those of you who cannot attend the live run. We would like to thank our family, friends and all those who have participated in making this such a successful event.

📅 Date

• Live Run: Sunday June 15th
• Virtual Run: Sunday June 15th to Sunday June 22nd

⏰ Times

• Live 5K Run: 9:30 AM
• Virtual Run: Run Anytime Anywhere

💵 Application Fees

• Online Live Race: $30
• Virtual Race: $30
• Paper Application Live Race: $40
• Day of Race Fees: $40 (Online), $50 (Paper Application)

🏁 Course

5k (3.1 miles) fast & flat run thru Deer Park. Passes down D.C. Raymond M. Downey Memorial Rd. USATF certified and sanctioned.

🏆 Awards

• First Place 5K: Plaques for male & female winners
• Top 3: Males & females in various age groups
• Categories: 10 & under to 90+
• Special Awards: Top Wheelchair and all Special Olympians

🎖️ Ray Downey Special Awards

• Top Deer Park Teachers: 5 (Male & Female)
• Top FDNY Fire Fighter: Harry Ford
• Top Fire Fighter: Brian Fahey
• Team Divisions: Gene Downey FDNY Firehouse Team and more

🎉 Kids Fun Run

No Fee. Registration from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on race day.

🎓 SCHOLARSHIP CHARITY FUND

Affectionately referred to as "The Master of Disaster" and "God," Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey, Commanding Officer of the Special Operations Command (SOC), died in the line of duty, while helping others escape from the fire and collapse scene of the twin towers at the World Trade Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The fire service was a major force in his life, as evidenced by his sterling career. He truly was a legend in his own time.

As a tribute to Chief Downey's legacy, his family has established the D.C. Raymond Downey Scholarship Charity Fund to keep his memory alive and to benefit the many organizations that Chief Downey cherished.

For more information, visit the official race page.