Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!) 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New York, New York
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run Walk - Teenagers (12 to 16) | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:30 AM | $15 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk - Tweens (8 to 11) | Other | Oct 18, 20269:30 AM | $10 | – |
| Dogs Fun Run and/or 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:30 AM | Free | – |
| Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!) | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Kids Fun Run/Walk + Activities (Kids 7 and Under) | Kids | Oct 18, 20269:30 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Run/Walk VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:30 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run Walk - Teenagers (12 to 16): $15 until Oct 18.
- 5K Run/Walk - Tweens (8 to 11): $10 until Oct 18.
- Dogs Fun Run and/or 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run/Walk + Activities (Kids 7 and Under): Free until Oct 18.
- Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!): $25 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:23 and men in 31:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the 5K Run Walk - Teenagers (12 to 16) starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
20 Randalls Island Park, New York, NY 10035
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:13 or better, the top quarter in 25:26, and half the field in 29:56; the last tenth came in after 40:55.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 183 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!) 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 35 to 99 finishers, and the median time dropped from 51:46 to 29:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 (+46%) | 29:56 | under 23:13 | 21:57 |
| 2024 | 68 (+94%) | 32:37 | under 24:43 | 19:11 |
| 2023 | 35 | 51:46 | under 27:33 | 20:58 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:26, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 20 Randalls Island Park, New York, NY 10035Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Sep 22, 2024), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023), 2022 (Oct 16, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!)?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 99 runners finished the Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!); the median finish was 29:56 and the winner ran 21:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:26, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 20 Randalls Island Park, New York, NY 10035.
From the organizers
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: