Global Kids 5K Run/Walk

Global Kids 5K Run/Walk

Global Kids 5K Run/Walk occurs on October 17, 2026 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. The event area is the Unisphere / Center Area near the Queens Theatre and behind the Queens Museum, at Meridian Road & Avenue of the Americas, ZIP 11368.

The event raises funds for Global Kids programs that serve young people in New York City and Washington, D.C. Funds support academic achievement, college and career readiness, social-emotional learning, and global citizenship. Participants may create personal or team fundraising pages and teams are supported by the event structure.

Registration options include a timed 5K entry that includes a personalized bib, timing chip, and a t-shirt, and an untimed 5K option that includes a t-shirt only with no bib or chip. The listed registration fee is $50.00 with a total of $54.50 shown when processing fees are included. T-shirt guarantees apply for registrations completed by 10/10. Donations and additional registration options may alter the total. Fees are non-refundable and entry requires agreement to event terms and liability waivers.

On event day, registered participants receive t-shirts, timed participants receive bibs and timing chips, and participation medals and event swag are available. Awards are given for top finishers overall and by age group, plus team and fundraising recognitions. The nearest subway access is Mets-Willets Point; registration takes place in front of the Queens Museum, about a ten minute walk from the station. Bib pickup is available from event staff starting one hour before the event, with personalized bibs available if registered three weeks in advance and last-minute bib numbers sent by text. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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