Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)
About this race
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.
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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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in New York City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:11 PM local time (EDT) in New York City on October 18, 2026 — 11h 00m of daylight.
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