
From the Organizer
THE WANTAGH WARRIOR 9/11 MEMORIAL 5K PRESENTED BY THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION.
Run /Walk 5k through the streets of Wantagh. There is also a 400m dash for the younger kids.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wantagh Cedar Creek, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
27 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
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WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k
Sep 20, 2026