Step Up 4 Kids

  • Date Tue 31st March 2026 - Wed 29th April 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Syracuse, New York
  • Price $12.00 - $33.15
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th annual Step Up 4 Kids event, taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the vibrant Middle Ages Brewery! This exciting 5K and Kids Fun Run serves as a wonderful way to wrap up National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join the community in supporting the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, an organization dedicated to fighting child abuse in Onondaga County.

Participants of all ages can enjoy a fun-filled morning complete with live music, delicious food trucks, and the opportunity to earn rewards, including a free beverage or ice cream cone! In addition to the in-person race, get involved throughout April by signing up for one of the 50-100 mile challenges. Share your journey on social media and receive a specialty long-sleeved hooded tee! Don’t miss the chance to make a difference while having a blast with friends and family. Register by April 10th to guarantee your event shirt and take advantage of the $5 discount when signing up for both the in-person event and an April challenge. Let’s stomp out child abuse together!

Organiser's Description

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center's Step Up 4 Kids 5K & Kids Fun Run helps close out National Child Abuse Prevention month each April, taking place on the last Sunday of April each year. All funds raised through this event directly benefit local non-profit, McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, who works hard to fight against child abuse in Onondaga County. The 9th annual Step Up 4 Kids will be on Sunday, April 26th at Middle Ages Brewery. Following the race, there will be an after party hosted with live music and food trucks. Join us for a morning of fun for the entire family! All participants get a bib tear-off coupon that gets them either a free beverage from Middle Ages Brewery or a free ice cream cone from Gannon's!

Walk or stomp out child abuse all month long by signing up for one of the April Challenges. Sign up to complete 50-100 mile challenges and log your miles on this website. Post about your challenge throughout the month of April and tag us on social media! Challenge participants get a specialty long sleeved hooded tee.

_SIGN UP FOR BOTH THE IN PERSON EVENT & AN APRIL CHALLENGE AND RECEIVE $5 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION! _

_*ATTENTION - TO ENSURE A SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 10TH * ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 10TH , WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A SHIRT._

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 26th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $33.15

    OPENS 31 DEC
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 26th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $12.00

    OPENS 31 DEC
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt

    $23.15

    OPENS 31 DEC
    Can't join us on April 26th for the in-person 5K? Complete the Virtual 5K on your own during the Month of April and submit your times online!
  • Survivor Virtual Challenge - 50 Miles

    Incl. $3.15 Fee & Lightweight Hoodie

    $28.15

    OPENS 31 DEC
    You can complete the Challenge during the month of April by running, walking, or by riding a biking. Log your miles on Run Sign Up! We also encourage you to post pictures of you completing the challenge on social media and tag us!
  • The Melissa Wenham Wonder Woman Virtual Challenge - 100 Miles

    Incl. $3.15 Fee & Lightweight Hoodie

    $28.15

    OPENS 31 DEC
    You can complete the Challenge during the month of April by running, walking, or by riding a biking. Log your miles on Run Sign Up! We also encourage you to post pictures of you completing the challenge on social media and tag us!

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120 Wilkinson Street, Syracuse, 13204, NY, United States

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