People in Need - Day of the Dead 5k

Flushing, United States • 2 Nov 2025

Event information

The People in Need - Day of the Dead 5K is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Fresh Meadows, New York. The event is a charity 5K walk/run organized to raise funds and awareness for People in Need. The event location is listed as 7311 Utopia Parkway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366.

The organizing group was founded in 2016 and runs year-round programs and workshops aimed at empowering underrepresented immigrant communities. The event description states that proceeds will support these programs and expand the organization’s work across Queens.

Course and format

The event takes place in Cunningham Park and is described as an outdoor walk/run on park paths and trails. The course is organized as a looped route within the park and uses park trails for parts of the route. Participants include both runners and walkers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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