Rising NYRR at the RBC Race for the Kids 4M
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Youth AvailableRising NYRR at the RBC Race for the Kids 4M - Stage 1Non-Scored Youth - Stage 1 Ages 2 - 11Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 09:15 AMDistance: Kids DashEntry Fees: This is a free event
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.
To register for races, you must create or claim your new NYRR account to avoid delays.
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.
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.
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. |
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 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.
- Saturday, July 5, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 6, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 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.
** The NYRR RUNCENTER will be closed from Monday, June 30, 2025, to Friday, July 4, 2025, for the Independence Day holiday. **
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.
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 |
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| 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 |
Stage 1: 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.
There is no bag check. NYRR is not responsible for bags left unattended.
Finishers will receive a New Balance T-shirt. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day from 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 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 of participants will be informed as soon as possible. Events will not be rescheduled.
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