WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k
When is WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k?
WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Wantagh, NY.
What distances does WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k offer?
WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k offers 6 events: ADULT 5K, High School & Youth 5k Run, Jogging Stroller 5k, VIRTUAL 5K RUN, Kids 400m DASH, Military / First Responder.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADULT 5K | 5.0 km | $37.00 | Register |
| High School & Youth 5k Run | 5.0 km | $32.00 | Register |
| Jogging Stroller 5k | 5.0 km | $37.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL 5K RUN | 5.0 km | $37.00 | Register |
| Kids 400m DASH | 400.0 mi | $13.00 | Register |
| Military / First Responder | — | $32.00 | Register |
How much does WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k cost?
Registration for WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k starts at $13.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k held?
WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k is held in Wantagh, NY at Wantagh High School.
About WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k
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.
AWARDS
Categories
Top three overall Male and Female (5K Run only).
Individual Age Groups, TOP 3 in each AGE GROUP (5K Run):
8 & UNDER (youth), 9-13 (youth) 14-18 (High School), 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Challenged, First & Runners Up (5K Run).
No awards or timing for the KIDS Fun Run. This kids race is all about having fun and participating. All will receive a race number and t-shirt.
Every athlete at a Race Awesome Event is important, from the first finisher to the final finisher. We encourage all athletes to stay and enjoy the post-race food & beverages and to cheer in the final finisher. The awards ceremony will commence as soon as the final finisher crosses the line, and the raffle will take place at the end of the awards ceremony. You must be there to win.
If you can't stay for the awards CONTACT US. We will give you directions as to how you can send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope for 2 pounds, and your award will be shipped to you.
EVENT SCHEDULE
RACE DAY
7:15 a.m. Race Site Check-in OPENS for 5K & Kids Fun Run
8:20 a.m. SHARP Check-in CLOSES for Kids Fun Run
8:30 a.m. Kids 1k Race
8:40 a.m. Pre-Race Briefing
8:45 a.m. National Anthem
9:00 a.m. 5K Race Starts
HOW TO SUBMIT VIRTUAL RACE RESULTS
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS
TO SUBMIT YOUR VIRTUAL RESULTS GO TO RUNSIGNUP.COM AND CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE
GO TO YOUR UPCOMING RACES AND CLICK SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
ENTER YOUR ACTIVITY DETAILS.
ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ACTIVITY YOU CAN NOW UPLOAD AND SHARE YOUR PHOTOS
If you are like us, our entire family is under Corey's RunSignUp account. Jackson is also racing in the EVENT. To upload his results you do the same steps as above with one change. All you need to do is click to change the profile, then just repeat the steps above.
NOW YOU ARE READY TO SUBMIT THE OTHER PERSONS RESULTS
ENTER YOUR ACTIVITY DETAILS.
PACKET PICKUP
SPECIAL SATURDAY PICKUP
Wantagh High School 3297 Beltagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. in the Gymnasium
BEAT THE RUSH - Pickup your Swag and Bib number on Saturday September 21st at Wantagh High School 2pm - 4pm
RACE MORNING/RACE DAY
Wantagh High School 3297 Beltagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. in the Gymnasium
5k Packet pickup 7:15 a.m. - 8:35 a.m. Located at Wantagh High School. PLEASE BE ON-TIME.
1K Packet pickup 7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. Located at Wantagh High School. PLEASE BE ON-TIME. The finish line is also the start line for the kids 1k run.
Please do NOT call Packet Pick-Up locations, as they do NOT have information on the event. CLICK HERE and email us your question, we will be sure to get back to you ASAP.
IMPORTANT
Please place your Bib on your CHEST OR ABDOMEN FACING FRONT, Not on your side or on your back!
The photos on RunSignUp will be easily searchable by your name or Bib# if your Bib# clearly shows in the photo.
So please take your time to have your Bib# clearly displayed for our photographers!
PARKING
Park either inside Wantagh High School if parking fills up park Wantagh Ave and in surrounding neighborhood.
Important. To host the race safely we need you to pay attention to the parking rules. Please remember when parking in the neighborhood, do not block driveways or fire hydrants.
PRICING POLICY
The True Price
Our Policy:- We don't feel that the "service charge/convenience charge" is fair to any athlete. At Race Awesome the price you see is the price you pay, nothing more. This is our "True Price Guarantee".
Refund Policy
What We Offer:- There are No Refunds and entries are Not Transferable.
However, if you are injured, simply email us at RaceAwesome@RaceAwesome.com and explain your injury. We will then offer you the opportunity to come and work at the event you registered for. In return for working at the event, we will roll your entry over to the same race the following year at no charge. We don't require a doctor's note, honesty is just fine for us.
USATF
USA Track & Field (USATF):- is the National Governing Body for track & field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, the most-watched events of Olympic broadcasts, the No. 1 high school and junior high school participatory sport and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States. Led by President Stephanie Hightower and CEO Max Siegel, USATF is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with a staff of professional program administrators at the National Office in Indianapolis.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Event Rules and Regulations
USA Track & Field has issued a set of rules to maintain consistency and order from race to race across the country. The rules include sections on membership, and rules of conduct. The USATF Competition Rules book is available for viewing, in PDF format below.
Complete 2014 USATF Competition Rules Book Every participant, official, volunteer and spectator should consider all safety issues and make related decisions prudently without reliance upon the Competitive Rules.
Safety
A Shared Responsibility:- No matter what inspired you to become an athlete, you’re responsible for showing up at the starting line fully prepared for the challenge ahead of you. Safety in the sport is not just the responsibility of the National Governing Body, sanctioned events and race directors, who are subject to the scrutiny of USATF sanctioning process and expected to uphold the best safety protocols. It's also the responsibility of the athlete.
Reminders
From The Race Awesome Team
- Run number must be on the front of the body during the entire run!
Any unsportsman-like behavior to other competitors and/or event staff will be dealt with by an immediate disqualification.
Stay Happy and Positive. For more on Happiness CLICK HERE
THE 5K COURSE
5K THROUGH THE STREETS OF WANTAGH, NY, FINISHING ON THE WANTAGH WARRIORS TRACK!