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Rising NYRR at the Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver

Rising NYRR at the Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver

November 23, 2025, Sunday at 9:45 AM, Manhattan - Central Park

Join us for a kids run as we help raise awareness and funds for New Yorkers living with illness.

Race Details

This year’s event marks the 32nd running of the Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver and is as important as ever in supporting the community. God’s Love We Deliver cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves.

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With the help of thousands of volunteers, God’s Love We Deliver delivered more than 2.6 million medically tailored meals to nearly 10,000 individuals last year. All services are free to clients and full of love!

Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 11 of all abilities. Finishers will receive a New Balance T-shirt. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.

Be sure to check out the Play Fest, complete with activities and games to keep kids engaged before and after their run!

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 Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver race page.

All event information is subject to change.

Pre-Race

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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:

    • Sunday, November 9, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Monday, November 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, November 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, November 12, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

    **The RUNCENTER will close at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13**

    • Thursday, November 13, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    • Friday, November 14, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 15, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 16, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Monday, November 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, November 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, November 19, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, November 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 22, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    Parents and guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid race-day lines.

    On event day, race number pickup will be available from 8:15 to 9:45 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.

  • 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.

More Race Information

Cancellation Policy

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, parents/guardians will be informed as soon as possible. Events will not be rescheduled.