The D.C Raymond M Downey "Forever Running" Memorial 5K Run 2023

Short review

The Raymond M Downey "Forever Running" Memorial 5K Run/Walk  

Unfortunately we will not be able to host an in person event for our 20th anniversary run. There will be a virtual 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 20 years. We are hopeful that we could have a live event in the fall if restrictions are lifted and bring everyone back together to remember those we love and lost. Registered runners for virtual race will receive a t-shirt and their registration fee will cover the in person event in the fall if we are permitted to host one. We would like to thank our family, friends and all those who have participated in making this such a successful event. 

Date:
Sunday June 13th To Sunday June 27th
Times: Run Anytime Anywhere

 

Application Fees:
Ray Downey "Forever Running" Virtual Race fee     $30 Dollars
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:
Plaques presented to the First Place 5K winners (male & female)
Top 3 males & females in the following age groups:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79,80-89,90+
Top Wheelchair and all Special Olympians
Ray Downey Special Awards: Top Deer Park Teachers 5 (Male & Female)
Harry Ford Top FDNY SOC Fire Fighter
Brian Fahey Top Fire Fighter
Top 3 Fire Fighter’s
Top 3 Law Enforcement
Top 3 Military,
Team Divisions; Gene Downey FDNY Firehouse Team
John & Michael Downing Best Combined time-Father & Son, Father & Daughter
Best Combined Time male & female (Open & Masters) of the D.C. Ray Downey & the D. Lerner Assoc. L.I. Police Appreciation Race 
N0 Duplication for Individual Efforts
Kids Fun Run:
(No Fee) reg. 8:00-9:00 a.m. 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.