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Providing paid, professional mentors for youth in NY for 12+ years, no matter what.

10/15/2026

Your Run With Friends 5K questions, answered! 💙🏃‍♀️

Swipe through for everything you need to know before race day, from check-in and registration to family activities and what to bring.

📍 Riverside Park — 83rd Street entrance
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕘 Registration opens at 9 AM
🏁 Race starts at 10 AM

Haven’t registered yet? You can still sign up on-site! Bring your friends, bundle up, and get ready for a fun morning supporting Friends of the Children–New York.

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/13/2026

THIS WEEKEND! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The 7th Annual Run With Friends 5K is almost here! We can’t wait to see our Friends, Achievers, families, supporters, and community members at Riverside Park this Saturday at 10 AM.

We’re also thrilled to give a special shoutout to Kirkland & Ellis, our Presenting Sponsor! As a longtime partner of Friends of the Children – New York, their continued support helps make this event possible and strengthens our mission to provide long-term, professional mentorship to young people across NYC.

Thank you to everyone who is running, fundraising, volunteering, cheering us on, and helping make this event so special. We’ll see you this weekend!

10/12/2026

Champion Sponsor Spotlight! 💙🧡

We’re excited to recognize Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as a Champion Sponsor of our 7th Annual Run With Friends 5K!

We’re grateful for Willkie’s support of Friends of the Children – New York and for helping make this special event possible. Their partnership helps us continue our mission of providing long-term, professional mentorship to young people across New York City.

Thank you, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, for supporting Friends and helping us make every step count!

10/07/2026

Community Sponsor Spotlight! 💙🧡

We’re excited to recognize Latham & Watkins as a Community Sponsor of our 7th Annual Run With Friends 5K!

Support from community partners like Latham & Watkins helps make this event possible and strengthens our work providing Achievers with long-term, professional mentorship throughout New York City.

Thank you, Latham & Watkins, for supporting Friends of the Children – New York and helping us make every step count!

10/06/2026

Less than TWO WEEKS to go!

The 7th Annual Run With Friends 5K is almost here, and we’re getting ready to hit Riverside Park on Saturday, October 17!
We’re also thrilled to have Kirkland & Ellis joining us as our Presenting Sponsor.

As a longtime partner of Friends of the Children – New York, their continued support helps make this event possible and strengthens our work providing long-term, professional mentorship to Achievers across New York City.

Whether you’re running, cheering, fundraising, or supporting from the sidelines, we can’t wait to Run With Friends!

10/04/2026

We’re excited to recognize Davis Polk as a Champion Sponsor of our 7th Annual Run With Friends 5K!

We’re grateful for Davis Polk’s support and commitment to Friends of the Children New York. Their partnership helps make events like the Run With Friends 5K possible and supports our mission of providing long-term, professional mentorship to young people across New York City.

Thank you, Davis Polk, for supporting Friends and helping us make every step count!

09/30/2026

Community Sponsor Spotlight! 💙🧡

We’re grateful to recognize Paul Hastings as a Community Sponsor of our 7th Annual Run With Friends 5K!

Support from partners like Paul Hastings helps make this special event possible and strengthens our work to provide Achievers with the long-term, professional mentorship and support they need to thrive.

Thank you, Paul Hastings, for supporting Friends of the Children – New York and helping us make every step count! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

09/25/2026

From the Step Up Gala to the Run With Friends 5K, Kirkland & Ellis continues to show up for Friends!

Kirkland & Ellis was one of the top sponsors of our 2026 Step Up Gala, and we’re thrilled to now welcome them as the Presenting Sponsor of our 7th Annual Run With Friends 5K!

Their continued partnership means so much to our organization and helps us create opportunities that support Achievers and their families throughout New York City.
Thank you, Kirkland & Ellis, for your continued commitment to Friends and for standing alongside us every step of the way!

09/24/2026

🏃✨ Meet Andrew, a member of our 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Team!

Andrew is a patent attorney who values creativity, diversity, and people-first connection in all areas of life. Outside of work, he loves biking, music, and connecting with people from different cultures and communities in his neighborhood.

This November, Andrew will run the TCS New York City Marathon in support of Friends of the Children – New York, helping create opportunities for young people to build strong, lasting relationships with professional mentors.

Through his run, Andrew is championing the importance of connection, consistency, and trusted relationships—values that are at the heart of Friends of the Children’s mission.

💙 Join us in cheering Andrew on as he trains, fundraises, and prepares for race day!

Donate to Andrew here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/fundraisers/28ce1ff62d851f3dd6e7

09/20/2026

Presenting Sponsor Spotlight!

We’re thrilled to recognize Kirkland & Ellis as the Presenting Sponsor of our 7th Annual Run With Friends 5K!

As a longtime partner of Friends of the Children New York, Kirkland & Ellis has continued to show up for our Achievers and our mission to provide long-term, professional mentorship to the youth we serve across the 5 boroughs of New York City.

Their continued partnership helps make opportunities like the Run With Friends 5K possible and supports our work to ensure every young person has the relationships and resources they need to thrive.
Thank you, Kirkland & Ellis, for being a longtime champion of Friends and for running with us!

Address

1325 5th Avenue
New York, NY
10026

Telephone

(212) 865-6942

Website

http://www.friendsnewyork.org/, https://linktr.ee/friendsnewyork_

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