South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location: Monroe, NY; Millpond Parkway, 10950
Type: RUN

At a glance

Celebrate autumn with a festive 5K and Kids Color Dash, complete with fall foliage costumes and vibrant splashes of color for a day of family fun.

Fun
Quirky
Festive

The South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5K invites runners and walkers to celebrate the autumn season in Monroe, NY. Embrace the festive spirit by dressing in fall foliage attire, woodland animal looks, or any fun costume. Kids can join the excitement with their own Color Dash, sprinting through vibrant splashes of color. This event promises a day of energy, laughter, and family fun, serving as the grand finale of the Race Series. It's a wonderful way to wrap up a season of community and accomplishment.

What to expect

Run or walk the annual 5K course.
Dress up in your favorite fall foliage or woodland animal costume.
Kids can enjoy a vibrant Color Dash with splashes of color.

Standout details

Fall foliage attire and fun costumes encouraged
Kids Color Dash with vibrant color splashes
Grand finale of the Race Series
Family-friendly atmosphere

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

5K
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Nov 12, 2025, 9:27 AM EST · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
5K
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Nov 12, 2025, 9:27 AM EST · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Kids Color Dash
Sat, Sep 26, 11:30 AM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Nov 12, 2025, 9:27 AM EST · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

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The course

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Timed race

From the organizer

Enjoy our annual 5K by walking or running the course — and don’t forget to show off your best fall foliage attire! Dress in your favorite autumn colors, woodland animal looks, or any fun costume that celebrates the season.

The kids can join in the excitement with the Kids Color Dash, sprinting to the finish line while getting splashed with vibrant colors! It’s a day full of energy, laughter, and family fun.

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 Sponsor:

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