The Race for ChildRUN 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Morrisville, New York
- Entry fee
- From $25
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race for ChildRUN | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 33:56, about 10:55 a mile, based on 541 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:56 and men in 30:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the Race for ChildRUN starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6 South Street, Morrisville, NY 13408
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 6 South Street, Morrisville, NY 13408Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,290 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is The Race for ChildRUN?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 6 South Street, Morrisville, NY 13408.
From the organizers
The Race for ChildRUN is a fundraiser for The Children's Center located on the SUNY Morrisville Campus. It's a family friendly event that offers a challenging 5K race option with a fun 1 Mile run/walk option for participants of all ages. The event is sponsored by local businesses, and all proceeds benefit the child care tuition scholarships at The Center. Event begins at 8:30 am with registration open at 8 am. Runners will receive an entry number and refreshments. Awards are presented to the top finishers in all age groups and an overall winner.