Rising NYRR at the RBC Race for the Kids 4M
July 12, 2025, Saturday at 9:15 AM, Manhattan - Central Park
From one race in New York in 2009 to a global movement, RBC Race for the Kids has grown into a series of 25+ family-friendly races worldwide. Over 415,000 participants have raised more than $100 million USD to support youth charities across the globe.
Race Details
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Now, it's your kid’s turn to join the fun at the Rising New York Road Runners at the RBC Race for the Kids event!
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 11 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance T-shirt. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and events. Follow and use #RisingNYRR in your social posts to share the event-day fun. For more information on the adult race, please visit the RBC Race for the Kids race page.
All event information is subject to change.
Pre-Race
Accessibility
Rising New York Road Runners strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. We welcome all young participants with disabilities, including but not limited to, participants that use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email Arianna Moliere at amoliere@nyrr.org.
Stages
The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.
Stage
Ages
Event Type
Register If
1
2 to 11
Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities
Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active.
2
8 to 18
Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities
Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active.
3
12 to 18
Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities
Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting.
Notes on Registration
We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Parents/guardians can register youth runners as girl, boy, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
Race Number Pickup
Race numbers may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth Avenues) in advance of the event, on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 28, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 29, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
** The NYRR RUNCENTER will be closed from Monday, June 30, 2025, to Friday, July 4, 2025, for the Independence Day holiday. **
- Saturday, July 5, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 6, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Monday, July 7, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 8, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Parents and guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid race-day lines.
Stage 1: On race day, number pickup will be available from 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park.
If you plan to pick up a runner's race number on race day, please arrive at least 60 minutes before the start of their run.
Schedule of Events
Stage 1: Participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 10 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes will start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.
View the table below for a schedule of start times for each stage of the Rising New York Road Runners event. For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.
Stage 1
Start Time
Age Group
Distance
9:15 a.m.
Age 2
75 Feet
9:20 a.m.
Age 3
150 Feet
9:25 a.m.
Age 4
200 Feet
9:30 a.m.
Age 5
450 Feet
9:35 a.m.
Age 6
500 Feet
9:40 a.m.
Age 7
650 Feet
9:45 a.m.
Age 8
700 Feet
9:50 a.m.
Age 9-11
800 Feet