
St.Nicholas Run For Children in Ukraine is a running race on November 14–21, 2026 in New York, NY, with an entry fee of $35.
We’re back for year two! 🏃♀️💙💛
Join us on Saturday, November 21st at 10:30 AM in Riverside Park for the 2nd Annual St. Nicholas Charity Run!
St. Nicholas (Sviatyi Mykolai) spent his life caring for the most vulnerable. Following his example, we’re coming together to share hope, kindness and the true spirit of giving.
Our goal: Raise funds for St. Nicholas gifts for children in Ukraine affected by the war, including orphans and children from families in need. 100% of the money raised goes directly to the gifts.
This year we’re partnering with the Holy Protection Monastery of the Sisters of the Studite Rule of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Lviv, Ukraine, who will help us buy and hand out the gifts.
This holiday season, let’s bring smiles, warmth and a little Christmas magic to children whose childhoods have been deeply affected by the war.
After the run: Stay for our post-run social! We’ll all head to a nearby coffee shop to warm up, grab a hot drink and spend time together.
Optional: Wear Ukrainian colors! 💙💛
Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Riverside Park, Warsaw Ghetto Memorial (Riverside Park & 83rd Street)
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How to find us: Use the 83rd Street entrance to Riverside Park. The start and finish line is about 100 m from the entrance. You’ll pass the River Run Playground on your left (restrooms are there: https://share.google/egxgnJkQwsto62zwQ), and you’ll see the Ukrainian flag on your right!
See you there 💙💛
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 11/14
High
47°
Low
38°
Partly sunny
Race Day 2
Sunday, 11/15
High
50°
Low
38°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 3
Monday, 11/16
High
52°
Low
36°
Sunny
Race Day 4
Tuesday, 11/17
High
56°
Low
39°
Sunny
Race Day 5
Wednesday, 11/18
High
60°
Low
41°
Sunny
City Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
ISP
Long Island MacArthur Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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St.Nicholas Run For Children in Ukraine
Nov 14, 2026