13TH Annual
Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Fort Lee, NJ, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
From the Organizer
RACE OVERVIEW
Join us for Grace-In-Motion's 13th annual Run for the Kids at the beautiful Ross Dock Picnic Area.
This year, we are partnering with The Abraham Project Panama. All proceeds will go directly toward building emergency family homes in Panama.
RACE DATE & LOCATION
October 10, 2026
Ross Dock Picnic Area, Fort Lee, NJ
River road entrance (PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN NOT ENTER through the Englewood entrance)
SCHEDULE
08:00am - Registration opens & raffles start
09:30am - *Roads / Park Gates Close* - please enter the park before this time as there will be no exceptions
10:00am - 2k Walk event start time
10:15am - 5k Run event start time
11:15am - *Roads / Park Gates Reopen* - please note the roads to exit the park will be closed until this time to ensure the safety of our walkers and runners
Register early online as walk-on prices on the day of the race will be $5 higher for each event.
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Teterboro Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
39,818
as of 2023
City Elevation
305 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k
Oct 10, 2026