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Global Kids 5K Run/Walk
October 17, 2026
9:30AM Start Rain or Shine

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The Unisphere / Center Area
(Look for the start/finish line by the Queens Theatre / behind the Queens Museum!)
Meridian Road & Avenue of the Americas, Queens, NY 11368

AMENITIES

• GK5K T-shirts will be distributed to registered participants on race day.
• Timed participants will receive race bibs and timing chips.
• Participation Medals and complimentary event swag will be available to participants.

AWARDS

• Top 2 M/F Overall
• Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 14 & UNDER, 15-19, OPEN 20-39, MASTERS 40+ 
• Best Team Spirit
• Top Fundraiser

BIB PICKUP

See event staff starting 1 hour before the event. Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

COURSE

The closest subway stop is at Mets-Willets point. Take the exit towards Flushing Meadows Park. Registration will take place in front of the Queens Museum, a 10-minute walk from the subway.

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

Global Kids’ Annual 5K Run/Walk & Family Day brings together students, families, volunteers, staff and community members in support of young people across New York City and Washington, D.C. Funds raised help Global Kids provide year-round programs focused on academic achievement, college and career readiness, social-emotional learning and global citizenship.

Through in-school and afterschool programming, wraparound services, and exciting leadership opportunities, Global Kids helps young people build the skills, confidence and support they need to thrive in school, pursue their goals and positively engage in the world. Global Kids serves more than 14,000 students each year.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding the race, please contact [email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

• LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
• Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats