Rising NYRR at the Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver
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Youth AvailableRising NYRR at the Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver - Stage 1Non-Scored Youth - Stage 1 Ages 2 - 11Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 09:45 AMDistance: Kids DashEntry Fees: This is a free event
Join us for a kids run as we help raise awareness and funds for New Yorkers living with illness.
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.
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.
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. |
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 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. Check back in for the dates and times available.
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.
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.
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.
| Start Time | Group | Distance |
| Playfest | ||
| 8:15 - 10:45 a.m. | All Ages | |
| Stage 1 | ||
| 9:45 a.m. | Age 2 | 50 Feet |
| 9:50 a.m. | Ages 3 | 150 Feet |
| 9:55 a.m. | Age 4 | 300 Feet |
| 10:00 a.m. | Age 5 | 300 Feet |
| 10:05 a.m. | Age 6 | 450 Feet |
| 10:10 a.m. | Age 7 | 550 Feet |
| 10:15 a.m. | Age 8 | 650 Feet |
| 10:20 a.m. | Ags 9-11 | 800 Feet |
Check back in for the event map. Participants will run short dashes of various distances. See the Schedule of Events section for the estimated distances each age group will run.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.
Finishers will receive a New Balance T-shirt. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on the event day from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. A youth race number must be presented to collect the event souvenir.
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
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.
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