Rising NYRR at the RBC Race for the Kids 4M
April 19, 2026, Sunday 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!
Event Details
More than 525,000 participants have raised over $84 million for youth charities across the globe. 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!
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Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–11 of all abilities. Participants will receive a New Balance T-shirt (while supplies last).
Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth 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 4M Presented by NYRR race page.
All event information is subject to change.
Pre-Event
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.
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.
Number Pickup
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, April 4, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
** The RUNCenter will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026 for Easter **
- Monday, April 6, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 7, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Monday, April 13, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 16, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Parents/guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid event-day lines.
On event day, race number pickup will be available at Race-Day Central. Pickup times are:
- Stage 1: 7:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
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.
More Event 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.