South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash
South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Monroe, NY, with entry fees from $5 to $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- Millpond Parkway, Monroe, NY
- Price
- $5–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5K & Kids Color Dash on Saturday, September 26!
Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to come together for a fun, welcoming event that celebrates community, movement, and connection. Whether you are chasing a personal goal, enjoying the course with family and friends, or simply showing your support, every step helps strengthen YMCA programs that provide children, individuals, and families with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
Young participants can also join the excitement during the Kids Color Dash, a separate high-energy event created especially for children.
As the grand finale of the Race Series, this event is the perfect way to wrap up a season of community, accomplishment, and celebration!
Thank you to our Race Series Sponsors:
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
72°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Point, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Monroe, NY
Population
9,466
as of 2023
City Elevation
601 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
65
Days to train
- Race
- South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Millpond Parkway, Monroe, NY
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About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Coming Up
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South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash
Sep 26, 2026