Wenzel Memorial 5K
Wenzel Memorial 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Vestal, NY, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Location
- West Gym, Vestal, NY
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 men’s 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 .
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Weather
Typical Conditions
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
67°
Typical Low
43°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Endicott, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Vestal, NY
City Elevation
1,346 ft
Nearest Airport
BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field · 9 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Wenzel Memorial 5K
Oct 3, 2026