Hoboken Kids Run & Family Fun Day, presented by City Challenge Athletics
About this race
HOBOKEN KIDS RUN & FAMILY FUN DAY Presented by City Challenge Athletics
A FREE Day of Running, Fun & Family Memories!
Get ready, Hoboken! We're bringing an exciting morning of fitness, fun, and community to the beautiful Hoboken waterfront!
Join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Maxwell Place Park for the Hoboken Kids Run & Family Fun Day, a completely FREE event designed to get kids moving, build confidence, and create unforgettable family memories!
Whether your child is running their very first race or already loves to run, this event is for EVERYONE!
🏅 What's Included?
Fun, age-appropriate races for children ages 3–10
Finisher medals for all participating children
Professional race-day photos
Music and a fun finish-line atmosphere
Water and light refreshments
An inclusive Adaptive Kids Run for children with special needs
A wonderful morning for the entire family!
Race Distances by Age
Age Group
Distance
Ages 3–4
200 meters
Ages 5–6
400 meters
Ages 7–8
600 meters
Ages 9–10
600 meters
Adaptive Kids Run
Flexible distance
Every child is a winner, and every finisher earns a medal!
❤️ About City Challenge Athletics — Giving Back Since 2017
The Hoboken Kids Run & Family Fun Day is proudly organized by City Challenge Athletics, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017, dedicated to making health, fitness, and physical activity accessible to children and families throughout our communities.
Led by Founder and President Elvi Guzman, a longtime Hudson County resident, entrepreneur, and community advocate, City Challenge Athletics was established with a simple belief: Every child deserves the opportunity to be active, build confidence, and experience the joy of sports, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Elvi has been organizing running events and obstacle races throughout New Jersey since 2013, bringing thousands of participants together while supporting local charities and community initiatives. His passion for youth fitness and giving back inspired the creation of City Challenge Athletics, which has organized youth obstacle races, fun runs, and fitness programs throughout Hudson County and beyond.
Our mission is simple: to inspire healthier lifestyles, encourage physical activity, build confidence, and create opportunities for children of all backgrounds and abilities.
That's why we're proud to offer the Hoboken Kids Run & Family Fun Day completely FREE of charge, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the excitement of crossing a finish line and earning a medal!
Every Kid Deserves a Starting Line!
📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Maxwell Place Park, Hoboken, NJ
Time: Morning event
Cost: FREE!
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, registration is limited to just 200 children.
Registration is FREE, but advance registration is required. Once all 200 spots are filled, registration will close.
Proudly presented by City Challenge Athletics and Produced by Winning Events Group
Pick your distance
Running
Adaptive Kids Run (ages 3–10)
Ages 3–4
Ages 5–6
Ages 7–8
Ages 9–10
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Hoboken yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 4:44 PM local time (EST) in Hoboken on November 8, 2026 — 10h 09m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Hoboken
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- Hoboken 5K Races 9 races
- Hoboken Running Calendar 2026 10 races
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Hoboken events
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