Utica National Kids Run
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY
- Distance
- Special Needs Children (Ages 4 - 16) - 1/4 Mile · 1/4 Mile Kids Run (Ages 4 - 6) · 1/2 Mile Kids Run (Ages 7 - 8) & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the Utica National Kids Run!
This exciting run for kids between the ages of 4 & 12 will be held on the Utica campus of Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) as part of the Boilermaker's Health & Wellness Expo presented by MVHS on the morning of Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 01, 2026 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026
Packet Pickup:
This year, race packets, T-shirts, and safety bracelets will be available for pickup on Friday, July 10, from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. during the Boilermaker Health and Wellness Expo in the Performance Gym at the Jorgensen Center of the MVCC campus.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Utica Oneida Co Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Utica, NY
Population
64,440
as of 2023
Elevation
473 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 44 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Utica National Kids Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Utica, NY
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Less than a mile away
Boilermaker Road Race
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Boilermaker Charity Bib Program
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Utica National Kids Run?
- Utica National Kids Run is a running race held in Utica, New York on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Utica National Kids Run?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Utica, New York at 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Utica National Kids Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Utica National Kids Run
Jul 11, 2026