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

Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location: New York, NY; 20 Randalls Island Park, 10035
Type: RUN

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Run or walk for a global cause, supporting health and well-being initiatives for families and individuals worldwide, including kids and dogs.

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Join the Faith in Children 5K Run/Walk to support vital programs enhancing the physical, mental, and emotional health of individuals and families globally. All proceeds directly benefit initiatives like Mindfulness Education, Community-based Outreach, and Nourished Bellies programs across the United States, Canada, Brazil, Malawi, and Madagascar. Participate in person at New York City's beautiful Randall's Island Park, or join virtually from anywhere. This event welcomes runners, walkers, kids, and even dogs, making it a truly inclusive experience for a meaningful cause.

What to expect

Experience a 5K run or walk at Randall's Island Park, or participate virtually.
Receive a bib and medal (adults, teens, children) with optional t-shirt purchase.
Enjoy refreshments, snacks, and goodie bags for kids and dogs.

Standout details

Supports global health and well-being
In-person at beautiful Randall's Island Park
Kids and dogs are welcome to participate
Proceeds benefit multiple international programs

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

100m
Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens May 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Oct 18, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
5K
Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens May 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Oct 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens May 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Oct 18, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

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5K
Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens May 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Oct 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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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.

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

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