Dash for Dignity 2026
Chesed is a family trait. This event runs it forward — one team, one goal. Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Overpeck County Park
Fueling the Mission
$1,000 raised of our $125,000 goal
Pick a bib color. Run as one family.
Every team picks a single bib color, so your whole family is easy to spot on the course — and every mile you log rolls into one shared fundraising total.
Name your team
Your team name prints on every bib and headlines your shared fundraising page.
Choose one bib color
Royal, Sky, Sun or Ice — the color your family wears from start line to finish photo.
One goal, one total
Runners, walkers and dash kids all feed the same thermometer, so nobody fundraises alone.
Flat, fast and lined with cheering
One chip-timed loop through Overpeck County Park — paved the whole way, with a water station at 2K and the family cheer zone at 3K.
- STARTMain lawn arch
- 1KLakeside bend
- 2KWater station
- 3KCheer zone
- 4KBoardwalk climb
- FINISHMedals & music
Choose Your Challenge
Early bird pricing through October 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
Timed 5K Run
Chip-timed with bibs, live tracking and medals. Winners recognized in every age category.
1-Mile Walk
The whole family together — bubbies, zaidys, parents and kids. One easy loop of the park at your own pace.
Kids Dash
Boys and girls ages 3–8 get their own dash, a special warm-up and a finisher's ribbon for every runner.
Run it forward as a Family Team.
Chesed is a family trait. This event runs it forward — one team, one goal. Name your team, register together, and every mile you log clothes a family in Israel.
- Matching family bib color and team name on the course
- One shareable family fundraising page with its own thermometer
- Father-and-sons photo at the finish-line backdrop
- Save when you register 4+ runners together
Become a Sponsor
Put your brand in front of 1,500 neighbors on race morning.
Put your name on race day
Every sponsorship goes straight to Yad Leah's clothing distribution. Choose a tier above, or build a custom package — banners, mile markers, water stations and the kids dash are all sponsorable.
Race Day Schedule
Save the whole morning, or just the moment you're running.
Getting There
Overpeck County Park
40 Fort Lee Rd, Leonia, NJ 07605
Enter at the Overpeck Park boat house lot — look for the yellow arch.
Free on-site parking; overflow lot on Fort Lee Rd with shuttle from 7:30 AM.
Good to Know
Where does the money go?
Every dollar ships beautiful clothing to families across Israel. Since 2003 Yad Leah has sent over 300,000 pieces of clothing each year.
Can I fundraise as a team?
Yes. Register your team at checkout and you'll get a shareable team page with its own thermometer.
What if it rains?
The event runs rain or shine. In severe weather we'll email all registrants and post an update here.
Is there a virtual option?
Yes — run your own 5K anywhere that weekend, log your time, and we'll mail your medal.
Who can participate?
Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Men, women, boys and girls of every age can run the chip-timed 5K or take the 1-mile walk, and the Kids Dash is open to all children ages 3–8. Come as a family team, or just come cheer, enjoy the breakfast, music and festival.