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)
Event Details
Riverdale Y 5K & Fun Run is an annual community event hosted by Riverdale Y. This year, 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 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:
- Food Pantry
- Meals For Older Adults
- Older Adult Enrichment & Socialization
- Community Engagement & Service
- Intergenerational Programming
- Israel Programs
- Teen Service Learning & volunteering
We look forward to and appreciate your participation and support by making a contribution even if you are not able to run or attend the event.
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. Registration is strongly encouraged in advance, as a guest of a runner to receive participation bracelets at no additional costs. Some activities and food may have minimal costs.
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 as the NYPD will reopen roads.
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.
Registration
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
There are no refunds on registration fees or donations for Riverdale Y 5k & Fun Run. This event is rain or shine.
Bib and Runner Packets can be picked up at Riverdale Y from May 11–May 15, times TBD.
We strongly encourage you to pick up your bib and runner packet in advance. All early pickups will include complimentary tickets for the raffle prizes on the day of the event.
If you are picking up for a friend, please have a copy of their confirmation email at packet pickup.
Bib numbers will be assigned at pickup.
Have other questions, please email 5KandFunRun@riverdaley.org.
