Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k

Fort Lee, NJ

Registration open13th annual

5K2K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Sep 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k

The course runs through Ross Dock Picnic Area along the river, a tree-lined park setting that keeps things scenic without much in the way of technical terrain. The race benefits a charity building emergency family homes abroad, so the purpose behind it is front and center on race morning.

The park has a specific entrance to use off River Road, and the gates close before the race starts, so arriving early matters. Roads inside the park also stay closed until well after the last runners finish, keeping the course clear for walkers and runners alike.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

135finishers

18:13winner

30:11median

52:22cutoff

Top 3: Kevin Lee (18:13) · Michael Yom (18:20) · Philip Lee Daewoo (20:17)

The Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k is in its 13th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/10/2026 08:00$40

2K10/10/2026 08:00$40

2K10/10/2026 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k

Will I finish last at the Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:11, and the last recorded finisher came in around 52:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (135 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Grace-In-Motion's 13th Annual Run for the Kids 5k/2k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:13 while the median finisher took 30:11. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.