Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk taking place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Buffalo, Erie! This vibrant community event, held at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, kicks off at 10 AM just behind the JCC Holland Family Building located at 787 Delaware Avenue. Participants can take part in a USATF Certified 5K race, with awards up for grabs across multiple age groups, making it a fun experience for runners and walkers alike.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this spirited gathering! Online registration is open until 11:59 PM on Friday, September 5, and for those who prefer to register in person, you can do so at the Holland JCC on Saturday, September 6, from 8:30 AM to 6 PM, or Sunday morning from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Be sure to pick up your race packet at the JCC on Friday evening or Saturday, so you’re all set for race day. Join the community for a day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie!