Frequently asked questions

Registration Site and Process

How do I register for the RBC Race for the Kids?

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Click here to register and complete all required fields. Please note: Once you have finished registration on this site, your registration is complete. There is no longer a need to also register on NYRR's site.

Can I make a donation, even if I don’t want to participate on Race Day?

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Yes, you can make a donation here. Or in the top right corner, click on “Donate”, select one of our suggested donation amounts or choose your own amount.

If I want to attend the picnic but not run the race, do I still have to register?

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Yes! You can register here or click "Register” at the top right corner of the page. When prompted select “RBC Picnic Only.”

How do I register my family members?

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Every registrant 18 years of age and over must complete a separate registration. Please send the registration site link to any friends or family who want to join us for race day. 

Children under the age of 18 can be registered under a parent registration. 

NOTE: All children between the ages of 2-17 need to be registered. Children between the ages of 2-11 can participate in the Kids Dash, those between 2-17 can participate in the 1 Mile Family Walk, and those between 8-17 can participate in the 4 Mile Run. Note that children under the age of 2 do not need to be registered.

Important Dates and Race Day logistics

When is the RBC Race For the Kids?

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April 21st 2024

What time does the race start?

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8:00 am

Where is the race happening?

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Central Park near the bandshell

Will there be an RBC picnic?

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Yes! To save your spot for the RBC Picnic, and register for races, click here.

Do I need to register my child?

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Yes. All children between the ages of 2-17 need to be registered. Children between the ages of 2-11 can participate in the Kids Dash, those between 2-17 can participate in the 1 Mile Family Walk, and those between 8-17 can participate in the 4 Mile Run. Note that children under the age of 2 do not need to be registered.

Can I walk my dog during the race?

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Unfortunately due to Central Park permits, dogs are not permitted on the racecourse.

Fundraising and Charitable Support

Where will my donations go?

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All donations go to the RBC Initiative in Pediatric Immuno-Oncology for MSK Kids. Your donation will help their researchers harness the power of a child's immune system to fight pediatric cancers. If you’d like to learn more about Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and their work, click here.

Can I donate to the charity of my choice?

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No, to maximize our positive impact, all proceeds will go to Memorial Sloan Kettering and their work to cure pediatric cancer.

Can I fundraise?

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Yes! After registering, you will receive a personal link which you can post on social media or send to friends and family via email.

How do I get my tax receipt?

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An email will be sent to you with your tax receipt after you complete your donation. Please note that sometimes our emails can get caught in your junk mail folder.

I would like to make a donation from my foundation and cannot make a payment via credit card.

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Please email rbcraceforthekids@rbccm.com for instructions on additional forms of payment.

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