Kids Need More 5K Run/Walk
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Kids Need More 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run 2026
The Kids Need More 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run is the third annual event on September 12, 2026 at Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon, NY. The event proceeds support children and families affected by serious illness, including cancer, and help fund camp experiences, friendships, recreational activities, and other programs described by the organizer.
The event offers two distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids 1/4M Fun Run (timed)
The 5K is open to ages 10 and up; the Kids Fun Run is for ages 9 and under. Awards include overall top male and female recognitions and age-group awards for the 5K; the top male and female overall finishers will direct a $1,000 donation to an accredited charity, an educational program, a New York State college savings program, or a community initiative supporting children’s health. Winners must be registered to be eligible.
Amenities listed for participants include race T-shirts for those registered by August 16, medals for all Kids Fun Run finishers, post-race snacks, free finish line photos, live results, and personalized bibs for registrations completed three weeks in advance. Baby strollers and baby joggers are permitted on the course; dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
