Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!) | New York, NY, United States

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

5K Run Walk - Teenagers (12 to 16)

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:30

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$15.00

5K Run/Walk - Tweens (8 to 11)

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 100m

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$10.00

5K Run/Walk Virtual

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:30

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$10.00

Dogs Fun Run and/or 5k Run/Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:30

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$0.00

Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Kids Fun Run/Walk + Activities (Kids 7 and Under)

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 100m

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09:30

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in New York.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.0° / 19.9°

wb_sunny 7.4° / 17.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.4 /

water_drop 68.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.0° / 19.9°

wb_sunny 7.4° / 17.3°

air 11.4 km/h

water_drop 68.6%

About New York

Learn more about the host city, New York.

New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy.