Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)
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.
Join fellow runners on October 18, 2026 for the Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!). It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in New York.
Races Offered
Running
Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)
Run/walk with your dog or pushing a stroller. There will be kids activities, such as arts and crafts, bubbles, and outdoor games. All dogs and children participating will receive a participation medal. Children will receive a goodie bag. Dogs will receive a participation gift.
5K Run/Walk - Tweens (8 to 11)
5K Run Walk - Teenagers (12 to 16)
Dogs Fun Run and/or 5k Run/Walk
Dogs must be on a leash at all times and run/walk with their parents. All dogs participating will receive a participation medal and a gift.
5K Run/Walk Virtual
Run/walk with your dog or pushing a stroller. Everyone participating will receive a certificate.
About New York
Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!) takes place in New York, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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