Keith Nintzel Memorial 5K

In 2004, Keith Nintzel was involved in a fatal car accident while returning to his senior year at Binghamton University after spending Thanksgiving with his family. In his honor, a scholarship fund was created at Sayville High School for graduating seniors. This race is an attempt to fund this scholarship in future years and create a lasting tribute to Keith’s memory.

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Early packet pickup will take place at Sayville Running Company (temporary location: warehouse behind house at 35 Overton St, Sayville) on Friday, June 5th 2026 from noon until 5pm. 
Participants are welcome to have someone else pick up their bib for them.

Packets may also be picked up on race morning at the Common Ground Park on Candee Avenue in Sayville from 7:30am until 8:45am.

Awards will be given to the top three finishers starting at ages 10 and Under, and then for 5 year age groups up to 85+.
Course records are engraved in stone at the Common Ground. Break the record and we'll inscribe your name.
Current Records: Danny Connelly - 14:37 (men),  Christine Eisenberg - 17:10 (women)

The first 400 participants are guaranteed a high quality technical fabric t-shirt with race logo.

Live music by The Cantankerous Bunny Rodents Band.  Come see your favorite local runners/rock 'n rollers play a mix of originals and covers of some of Keith's favorite bands.

Stick around after the race for a huge raffle including gift certificates and merchandise from numerous local merchants. The raffle contains tons of great prizes and has become a feature of the morning all on it's own.

Donate an extra $100 and have your family listed as a sponsor on the back of the race shirt

Participants are welcome to push jogging strollers during the event.  We just ask that runners who wish to do so are courteous to the other racers and give themselves plenty of space while running.

Refer 3 or more participants and get a refund of up to $10.00.