Riverdale Temple FALL OF LOVE 5K/10K Run/Walk

Riverdale Temple FALL OF LOVE 5K/10K Run/Walk

Description

Riverdale Temple will host the third running of the Riverdale Temple 5K/10K Run/Walk and Toddler Dash on October 18, 2026, a challenging 5K/10K run/walk through the rolling hills of Riverdale.

Start time: 8:43am

Advance Registration:

Register now through 11:59pm on Sunday, July 5

5K: $30

10K: $40

Register Monday, July 6 through 11:59pm on Friday, October 16

5K: $35

10K: $45

Day-of Registration begins at 7:15am on Sunday, October 18 

5K: $40

10K: $50

Parking Available

Packet pickup:

Friday, 10/16 from 10:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday, 10/17 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

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Welcome to all runners, walkers, and volunteers…

Whether this is your very first step into the world of running or you’ve logged countless miles already, we're excited to have you join us for the third running of the Riverdale Temple event. Running is more than just a sport, it's a journey of perseverance, self-discovery, and growth. Every stride you take brings new challenges, but also new victories, both big and small.

This is a space where effort matters more than pace and showing up is the greatest achievement of all. Some days will feel effortless; others will test your limits—but every run contributes to your progress. Remember, there’s no single “right way” to be a runner. Your path is uniquely yours.

As you move forward with us, celebrate your milestones, learn from your setbacks, and most importantly, enjoy the process. Support one another, stay consistent, and don’t forget to have fun along the way.

Your participation in this event, whether as a participant or as a volunteer, helps support Riverdale Temple programming, and ensures that much-needed resources are in place for the entire community’s benefit. As we continue to provide and grow our current community programming, such as movie nights, theater shows, karaoke nights, community Labor Day barbecue, fitness and wellness classes, high holiday celebrations, our new Playspace, Jewish Adult Education — and much more — your financial support by participating and/or donating to this amazing event makes this day much more special!

Riverdale Temple is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1947, and offers people from all walks of life a vibrant, progressive, multi-generational Reform Jewish community right here in Riverdale. We are committed to a warm, caring, inclusive approach to Jewish life, and we celebrate the beautiful diversity of our membership. Our community consists of young and old, singles and couples, young families, members of the LGBTQIA+, and includes those from Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds.

Through our dedication to tikkun olam, or repairing the world, we initiate and/or take part in many forms of community outreach including grocery collections, clothing drives, and our own Mitzvah Day, an annual day of community service focusing on projects within and outside the Temple to serve others in the larger community.

Riverdale Temple has established a long-term partnership with Siena House, helping them in their mission of providing transitional housing for pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of two in the South Bronx. The primary goal of Siena House is to support new mothers as they work to achieve self-sufficiency, permanent housing, and a safe place to raise their families. You can help Siena House by bringing the following items for donation on race day: diapers (sizes 0-3), baby wipes, and formula. These necessary but expensive items are not covered by New York City’s Department of Homeless Services, and your donations will help support these new mothers as they endeavor toward a dignified, stable, and secure environment for their families.

“Lace up, take a deep breath and begin — your journey now.”

Regards,

Lisa Bruskin

Executive Director/RRCA Road Race Director

For more information, contact Lisa Bruskin, Executive Director/RRCA Race Director at execdirector@riverdaletemple.org