CFJ Carousel 5K and Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Johnson City, New York
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting CFJ Carousel 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Johnson City, Broome! This vibrant event celebrates the iconic carousel at CFJ Park, the largest and most ornate in the Greater Binghamton Area, which is renowned as the Carousel Capital of the World. Runners of all ages can participate in the 5K race, while kids can enjoy a special fun run designed just for them.
Participants will receive a unique custom t-shirt and a finisher medal commemorating the CFJ Carousel, along with the chance to win cash prizes for top finishers courtesy of Visions Federal Credit Union. After the race, stick around for a lively post-race festival featuring dozens of vendors, entertainment, and delicious food, all part of the Johnson City Rotary Carousel Day celebrations. This event promises not only a fun-filled day but also the opportunity to create lasting memories while supporting the community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of joy, nostalgia, and family fun!
Participants will receive a unique custom t-shirt and a finisher medal commemorating the CFJ Carousel, along with the chance to win cash prizes for top finishers courtesy of Visions Federal Credit Union. After the race, stick around for a lively post-race festival featuring dozens of vendors, entertainment, and delicious food, all part of the Johnson City Rotary Carousel Day celebrations. This event promises not only a fun-filled day but also the opportunity to create lasting memories while supporting the community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of joy, nostalgia, and family fun!
Organiser's Description
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
-Prize money for top three overall and masters male and female 5k runners courtesy of VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
-Chance to win giveaways and prizes with bib
-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.
CASH PRIZES
Overall Male + Female
$150 First
$100
$50
Masters Male + Female
$100
$75
$50
PACKET PICK UP & DAY OF REGISTRATION
-5k and kids fun run at Confluence Running Friday, July 26 from 10 - 7
-5k and kids fun run at CFJ Park Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 - 9:45 am
- kids fun run only packet pick up from 11-11:30
Course map [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=948376723965825&set=a.455488876587948]
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
-Prize money for top three overall and masters male and female 5k runners courtesy of VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
-Chance to win giveaways and prizes with bib
-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.
CASH PRIZES
Overall Male + Female
$150 First
$100
$50
Masters Male + Female
$100
$75
$50
PACKET PICK UP & DAY OF REGISTRATION
-5k and kids fun run at Confluence Running Friday, July 26 from 10 - 7
-5k and kids fun run at CFJ Park Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 - 9:45 am
- kids fun run only packet pick up from 11-11:30
Course map [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=948376723965825&set=a.455488876587948]
Races
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CFJ Carousel 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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Carousel Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Kids T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (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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