Sunday, May 17, 2026
5K Timing and Map
9:00 AM Start
Formation: 5625 ARLINGTON AVENUE (Start & End)
Route: ARLINGTON AVENUE between WEST 256 STREET and NETHERLAND AVENUE (only option turn Left)
WEST 256 STREET between ARLINGTON AVENUE and RIVERDALE AVENUE
RIVERDALE AVENUE between WEST 256 STREET and WEST 252 STREET HENRY HUDSON PKWY W between WEST 252 STREET and WEST 249 STREET
WEST 249 STREET between HENRY HUDSON PKWY W and INDEPENDENCE AVE
INDEPENDENCE AVE between WEST 249 STREET and WEST 252 STREET
WEST 252 STREET between INDEPENDENCE AVE and NETHERLAND AVE
NETHERLAND AVE between WEST 252 STREET and WEST 254 STREET
WEST 254 STREET between NETHERLAND AVE and PALISADE AVE
PALISADE AVE between WEST 254 STREET and WEST 261 STREET
WEST 261 STREET between PALISADE AVE and RIVERDALE AVE
RIVERDALE AVENUE between WEST 261 STREET and WEST 256 STREET
WEST 256 STREET between ARLINGTON AVENUE and RIVERDALE AVENUE
ARLINGTON AVENUE between WEST 256 STREET and NETHERLAND AVENUE
Dismissal: 5625 ARLINGTON AVENUE (Finish Line)
1K Fun Run Timing and Map
9:10 AM Start
- Formation: 5625 ARLINGTON AVENUE (Start & End)
- WEST 256 STREET between ARLINGTON AVENUE and RIVERDALE AVENUE (Turn Left)
- RIVERDALE AVENUE between WEST 256 STREET (Turn Right )
- RIVERDALE AVENUE between WEST 254 STREET TURN BACK 5625 ARLINGTON AVENUE (Start & End)
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Event Details
Riverdale Y 5K & Fun Run is an annual community event hosted by Riverdale Y. Riverdale Y will host a timed 5K run for individual runners, an untimed 1K family-friendly fun run/walk, and a post-race celebration with activities, games, and fun.
The event will start and end at Riverdale Y located at 5625 Arlington Ave, Bronx, NY 10471 on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
The Riverdale Y 5K & Fun Run is an annual event to celebrate health and community. Proceeds from the Riverdale Y 5K & Fun Run will support the social impact programs and services provided by Riverdale Y, such as:
- Meals For Older Adults
- Older Adult Enrichment & Socialization
- Community Engagement & Service
- Intergenerational Programming
- Teen Service Learning & volunteering
Yes! We love your support! You can help by volunteering and/or donating to our programs.
Be A Volunteer, you can help out in the weeks leading up to the race and/or at the race itself. Sign up for volunteer shifts here.
Make A Donation, click here
Be a Sponsor, click here
There is no parking available at the event. We encourage you to take public transit or alternative modes of transportation.
There is no bag check available due to security cconsiderations.
Hatzalah will be present as well as the NYPD.
The post race activities are a community-centric event geared towards registered runners, their families, and guests that attend to support them. As a part of registration you will be given wrist bands to share with your family and friends. Some activities and food may have minimal costs.
Registration & Bib Pick Up
5K Run
$36 until April 1
$45 April 2–May 1
$54 May 2–May 14
1K Fun Run/Walk
$18 until April 1
$25 April 2–May 1
$36 May 2–May 14
Yes! We encourage runners to form teams to maximize your impact and make the most of race day!
- Teams may include 5–20 runners
Incentives for fundraising as a team:
- If your team raises $1K, the team captain gets 1 month free membership
- If your team raises $5K, the team captain gets 3 months free membership
- If your team raises $10K:
- The team captain gets 3 months free membership & 3 free personal training sessions
- The whole team gets 1 month free membership
There are no refunds on registration fees or donations for Riverdale Y 5k & Fun Run. This event is rain or shine.
We strongly encourage you to pick up your bib and runner packet in advance. This allows you to get familiar the day’s events and course (and receive some goodies in advance)! Bib pickup will be held in Riverdale Y’s lobby during the following days and times:
Tuesday, May 12
8:00 am-10:30 am
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 13
8:00 am-10:30 am
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 14
8:00 am-10:30 am
3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Friday, May 15
8:00 am-10:30 am
3:00 pm-6:00 pm
NOTE: No one is preassigned a bib. Bib numbers will be assigned at pickup. In order to get an assigned bib, please bring your email confirmation as it contains a QR code that is needed to connect to your respective bib.
If you are picking up for a friend, please have a copy of their confirmation email at packet pickup.
Race Details
No. The courses are not certified.
Registered children (ages 3-15) can participate in the 5K Run or the 1K Family Run/Walk but must be accompanied by a registered adult (18 & over). Children 2 & under are free.
You may walk the 5K Run provided you complete the course within 60 minutes.
You may walk the 1K Fun Run.
No. There will be no porta-potties. You are permitted to use the restrooms in Riverdale Y facility.
Yes. We will have water stations at the start/finish and approximately halfway through the 5K course.
The 5K Run will be a timed race and will be posted online by our timing company partner.
The 1K Fun Run/Walk will not be timed.
9:00am
Please plan on arriving by 8:30am, opening ceremony will begin at 8:45am.
You can walk with a stroller in the 1K Fun Run/Walk. We do not permit strollers in the 5K Run.
Have other questions, please email 5KandFunRun@riverdaley.org.
