This year is the 25th Anniversary of the D.C. Raymond M. Downey Memorial 5k run/walk and ¼ mile Kids Fun Run. To keep the memory of Chief Downey and all the victims of September 11th alive the 5k run will take place on Sunday June 21st, 2026, at 9:30 AM and Kids Fun Run at 9:00 AM, at the Deer Park Fire Dept Training Center located at 973 Nicholls Road, Deer Park. Special awards, raffle prizes, carnival entertainment, and a family barbecue will follow the run. All money raised will go to the D.C. Raymond M Downey Scholarship Charity Fund. For race applications and more information visit www.chiefraymonddowney.com or https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/DeerPark/RayDowney5K. For additional information contact B.C. Joe Downey 631-877-0310 or D.C. Chuck Downey 917-561-8591.