CFJ Carousel 5K and Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Johnson City, New York
- Price $16.90 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the CFJ Carousel 5K and Kids Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the charming town of Johnson City, Broome. This exciting event celebrates the joy of childhood memories and the beautiful carousel at CFJ Park, the largest and most ornate in the Carousel Capital of the World. Runners of all ages can participate in the 5K race or the Kids Fun Run, making it a fantastic family-friendly occasion.
Participants will enjoy a unique experience, including a custom t-shirt and a special finisher medal commemorating the CFJ Carousel. After the race, stick around for a lively post-race festival featuring dozens of vendors, entertainment, and delicious food as part of the Johnson City Rotary Carousel Day. Plus, there are gift card prizes for the top overall and age group winners! Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and fantastic memories—it's an event you won't want to miss!
Participants will enjoy a unique experience, including a custom t-shirt and a special finisher medal commemorating the CFJ Carousel. After the race, stick around for a lively post-race festival featuring dozens of vendors, entertainment, and delicious food as part of the Johnson City Rotary Carousel Day. Plus, there are gift card prizes for the top overall and age group winners! Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and fantastic memories—it's an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
2026 COURSE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3016116?units=km]
Everyone has a memory of their first merry-go-round. The music, sounds, lights, and colors are something that sticks with you for your entire life. But these amazing machines that bring so many people amusement and joy require a lot of maintenance and care so that future generations can enjoy them just as we have!
The Greater Binghamton Area is home to six carousels, earning us the title of the CAROUSEL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. The Carousel at CFJ Park is the largest and most ornate of them all. The CFJ CAROUSEL 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN is not only a celebration of this beautiful carousel but also of the community and those who keep these childhood dreams alive.
Come one, come all, and join us for this fun, festive 5K supporting the CFJ CAROUSEL and the JOHNSON CITY ROTARY CAROUSEL DAY! A portion of proceeds go directly back to the JOHNSON CITY ROTARY to support their efforts in keeping our Johnson City beautiful.
WHAT YOU GET
-Unique, custom t-shirt
-Custom Finisher medal of CFJ Carousel
-Post race festival with dozens of vendors and entertainment courtesy of the Johnson City Rotary
-Gift Cards for ALL Overall and Age Group Winners courtesy of CONFLUENCE RUNNING
-Memories that last a lifetime!
FUN, FOOD, & CAROUSELS!
Be sure to stick around after the race to take part in all of the food, fun, music, and excitement in the park for the Johnson City Rotary Carousel Day [https://fb.me/e/1KDoM3DcA]!
Entertainment, craft vendors, and food for the whole family.
GIFT CARD PRIZES
Overall & Masters Male + Female:
1st-$25
2nd-$20
3rd-$15
Age Group Male & Female:
1st-$15
2nd-$10
3rd-$5
PACKET PICK UP & DAY OF REGISTRATION
-5k and kids fun run at Confluence Running Friday, July 24 from 10 - 7
-5k and kids fun run at CFJ Park Saturday, July 25 from 8:30 - 9:45 am
- kids fun run packet pick up from 11-11:30 July 25
Course map [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=948376723965825&set=a.455488876587948]
Everyone has a memory of their first merry-go-round. The music, sounds, lights, and colors are something that sticks with you for your entire life. But these amazing machines that bring so many people amusement and joy require a lot of maintenance and care so that future generations can enjoy them just as we have!
The Greater Binghamton Area is home to six carousels, earning us the title of the CAROUSEL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. The Carousel at CFJ Park is the largest and most ornate of them all. The CFJ CAROUSEL 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN is not only a celebration of this beautiful carousel but also of the community and those who keep these childhood dreams alive.
Come one, come all, and join us for this fun, festive 5K supporting the CFJ CAROUSEL and the JOHNSON CITY ROTARY CAROUSEL DAY! A portion of proceeds go directly back to the JOHNSON CITY ROTARY to support their efforts in keeping our Johnson City beautiful.
WHAT YOU GET
-Unique, custom t-shirt
-Custom Finisher medal of CFJ Carousel
-Post race festival with dozens of vendors and entertainment courtesy of the Johnson City Rotary
-Gift Cards for ALL Overall and Age Group Winners courtesy of CONFLUENCE RUNNING
-Memories that last a lifetime!
FUN, FOOD, & CAROUSELS!
Be sure to stick around after the race to take part in all of the food, fun, music, and excitement in the park for the Johnson City Rotary Carousel Day [https://fb.me/e/1KDoM3DcA]!
Entertainment, craft vendors, and food for the whole family.
GIFT CARD PRIZES
Overall & Masters Male + Female:
1st-$25
2nd-$20
3rd-$15
Age Group Male & Female:
1st-$15
2nd-$10
3rd-$5
PACKET PICK UP & DAY OF REGISTRATION
-5k and kids fun run at Confluence Running Friday, July 24 from 10 - 7
-5k and kids fun run at CFJ Park Saturday, July 25 from 8:30 - 9:45 am
- kids fun run packet pick up from 11-11:30 July 25
Course map [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=948376723965825&set=a.455488876587948]
Races
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CFJ Carousel 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$54.00
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Carousel Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Kids T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$16.90
Fun run through the festival, around the carousel, and back to the finish line! Each kid gets a t-shirt and a finisher's medal!
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