JC Kids Run 2026 in Jersey City

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JC Kids Run 2026 in Jersey City:

Calling all KIDS from 1 to 13 years for The JC Kids Run in Jersey City on Saturday, May 16th, 2026

JC Kids Run’26 is an annual event where kids between the ages of 1-13 participate in a fun and energetic race through a course at Exchange Place with beautiful views of NYC Skyline. Imagine your children running across the finish line joyfully, greeted by cheering onlookers and awards!

Please register for our annual JC Kids Run!

Stay tuned for the registration details!

Register for our annual JC Kids Run! On May 16th, the event will take place at Exchange Place (along the Hudson River). Early birds will get the worm since the registration price ($42) increases after April 20th (+$7). JCFamilies welcomes additional donations (proceeds will go to Embrace Kids Foundation)

Kids Run is brought to you by Global Soccer Academy, Jersey Jungle, Jersey Sea Indoor Playground, and The Brunswick School.

Embrace Kids Foundation: Embrace Kids Foundation exists to lighten the burden, maintain normalcy, and improve the quality of life for families whose children are facing cancer, sickle cell, and other serious health challenges.
Donations to Embrace Kids Foundation can be made through our Registration Page.

JOIN US for a day of family fun, and invite your friends!

PS: NO REFUNDS AND NO EXCHANGES.

Other Events Details: All kids will receive a medal and participate in various fun and team-building activities. Participants will also receive exciting goodies like water bottles, tote bags, packaged food, pencils, and more!

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Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Our events sell out quickly, so please register and pay ahead. We close the registration one to two days before our events or once all spots fill up. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

• The race number running bibs must be placed on the front of the torso.

• All Kids must attend the warm-up session before they run on the start line.

• Parents and viewers will not be allowed on the course or pier before, after, or during the run. However, there will be designated areas for them to watch the race.

• Age groups may be divided into waves to avoid course overcrowding, and all kids will get a medal at the end of the race.

• Boys and Girls from the 6-year-old group and up will be timed separately.

• The fastest three kids from each wave will be awarded.

• 11, 12, and 13-year-olds will run together, but girls and boys will be timed separately.

• Very Important:  No parents, caregivers, or family members will be allowed on the track before, after, or during the run. If this rule is not followed, the child will be disqualified, and no refund will be given.

• We will provide water, fruits, and bars to the runners donated by Sysco.

  Partners and sponsors for JC Kids 2026: 

  Procel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
  Smart Start Academy
  The Brunswick School
  The Waterfront Schools
  The French American Academy
  PremiumOne Realty

  Global Soccer Academy
  Ivy Primary Prep
  JC Taekwondo Academy
  Jersey Jungle
  Jersey Sea Indoor Playground
  Kids in the Game
  New York Life Insurance
  Sahaja Yoga Meditation
  Super Base by Basement Sports
  True Dental Care
  Waldo International School

  Thank You to Our Gift Card Sponsors:

  Uni Uni Boba
  Julietta Hoboken
  Torico
  Hair is Happiness Salon
  Choc O Pain Bakery & Café
  Gussy’s
  Alfalfa
  Brewshot
  Spark Place

  Updated: 13 May 2026