Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)
Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!) is a running race on October 18, 2026 in New York, NY, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Let's run/walk to help support the physical, mental, and emotional health of individuals and families. All proceeds will go towards Mindfulness Education, Community-based Outreach and Nourished Bellies programs to families in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Malawi and Madagascar.
Join in person at the beautiful Randall's Island Park in NYC. T-shirt, bib number pick up at the day of the event.
- Bib and medal (For adults, teens and children)/ T-shirt is available for purchase.
- Race bandana, bib and medal (For dogs)
- Refreshments and snacks (For everyone)
- Goodie bag for dogs and kids.
Or, Join the International Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Open Donation) includes:
- Virtual certificate
100% of proceeds benefits Faith in Children's Initiatives:
- Nourished Bellies USA: Monthly delivery of food and refreshments. Harlem - NY.
- Community Outreach USA: Yearly hygienic products distribution. Harlem - NY
- Nourished Bellies Brazil: Monthly food baskets delivery to the following communities: Águas compridas, Gravatá, Abreu e Lima - Pernambuco).
- Community Outreach: Sawing
- Nourished Bellies Madagascar: Drinkable, clean water to 3 schools and 1 village. Anklimarovahastsy, Ambosary II, Lavandradra, Seveipoty - Ambovombe.
- Nourished Bellies Canada: Food and refreshments distribution - Ontario, Toronto.
- Mindfulness Education USA: Mindfulness, meditation, sound bath and mindful reading - Long Beach, New York.
- Mindfulness Education Malawi: Mindfulness Program at Dzaleka Refugee Camp and in 20 schools - Dowa district, Lilongwe.
Follow us on Instagram: @faithinchildren to learn more about our mission and how your impact is benefiting individuals and families in different countries.
Events
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
64°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Cntrl Pk Twr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New York, NY
City Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
ISP
Long Island MacArthur Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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87
Days to train
- Race
- Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)
Oct 18, 2026