What is RBC Race for the Kids?

Race for the Kids is a series of family fun runs, with 29 races taking place globally. Since its inception in New York in 2009, more than 450,000 participants have taken part, raising over C$100m for youth-focused charities around the world.

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RBC Race for the Kids Jersey is back on the island for the first time in four years and features a choice of three distances: 2.5k, 5k and 10k. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see people of all abilities walk, wheel, scoot or run their way to the finish line.

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Is there a charity involved in RBC Race for the Kids?​

We are thrilled to partner in 2025 with Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT). This year's event will raise funds to help JCCT create a new future for young children on island.

 

JCCT have ambitious plans to develop an Early Years Centre of Excellence – a transformative space that will combine a high-quality, inclusive nursery for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers with an early years training and development academy. This centre is intended to serve as a springboard for better outcomes for children and families while addressing the current childcare workforce crisis.

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Click here to fundraise or donate.

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What time will my race begin?

We will implement a three-wave system for participants, to ensure a safe fan zone warm up and premium race experience for all. Start times will be as follows:

 

09:00 – 09:45     Arrival to fan zone - 10k participants

09:45 – 09:55     Warm up

10:00 – 10:05    10k wave start race

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10:15 – 10:45      Arrival to fan zone - 5k participants

10:45 – 10:55    Warm up

11:00 – 11:05    5k wave start race

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11:15 – 11:45     Arrival to fan zone - 2.5k participants

11:45 – 11:55      Warm up 

12:00 – 12:05    2.5k wave start race​​​

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Will the event still go ahead if the weather conditions are bad?

The safety of all Race participants is of paramount importance and we will continue to monitor weather conditions in the run up to the event. If the Race is cancelled due to bad weather, participants will be offered a full refund.

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Can we enter as a team?​

Yes, people can take part in teams or individually. Entering as a team is an exciting way of taking part, so why team up with your family or friends and enjoy friendly competition?

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How long is the course?

There are three options this year;

- 2.5K (approximately 1.5 miles)

- 5k (approximately 3 miles)

- 10k (approximately 6 miles)

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You can choose your preferred option when you register. Participants can run, walk, wheel or scoot, or push a pushchair around the course whilst they take in the views from Elizabeth Marina. If you are feeling full of energy on the day, you are welcome to join the 5k or 10k course even if you have only signed up to the 2.5K. Please check start times for each distance.

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How much does it cost?​

Adult (16+) registration to the race is £15.00 and for children (0-15 years of age) it's FREE! 

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Who can take part?​

The event is open to people of all ages and abilities from babies in pushchairs, grandparents and wheelchair racers, everyone is welcome to walk, run, wheel or scoot their way around the course. There is no age limit but if you’re under the age of 16 then you will need to be accompanied by an adult or have a parent or guardian’s consent.

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Can we bring our pet dogs?

Yes, you are very welcome to bring your pet dog to the event but they must remain on a lead at all times.

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What is the wheelchair and pushchair access?

The route has been specially designed to be accessible to all and will take you through Elizabeth Marina. Please note that some parts of the fan zone will be located on grass areas.

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Are there any activities on the day?

There will be plenty of family friendly activities and entertainment on the day located in the fan zone, including live entertainment, food trucks, children’s activities, giveaways and more! Access to this area is free and open to everyone but food and drink and some activities will have a cost associated. Please note access to the fan zone will be restricted ahead of the Race. 

 

The Supertri triathlon event Jersey will be taking place following the race so make sure to catch some of the action. For further details and the race schedule, please click here.

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When will I receive my complimentary t-shirt and Race pack?

Your t-shirt and Race pack will be available to collect from the RBC office reception, Gaspe House, 08:00 – 18:00 Thursday 18th & Friday 19th September. On race day, collection can be made from the RBC tent in the fan zone from 09:00 - 19 September. Race pack collection will be limited to 15 mins before your Race start time, this is due to capacity restrictions in the fan zone.

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We would highly recommend collecting your Race pack ahead of the event as access to the fan zone will be restricted on race day.

 

This year, in order to be more sustainable the contents of the Race packs will be optional at registration. We encourage participants to wear your own RBC Race for the Kids T shirt from previous years or your own T shirt, as well as bring your own water bottle.

 

Please look out for Race-day emails containing further instruction one week before the Race.

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Do I have to fundraise?

We haven’t set any minimum fundraising targets but we would love you to fundraise to help make a difference for children and families on island, through JCCT. Your registration fee will go directly to JCCT but by fundraising on top, you will help to fund ambitious plans to develop an Early Years Centre of Excellence - a transformative space that will combine a high-quality, inclusive nursery for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers with an early years training and development academy. For the JustGiving page, please click here.​

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Or if you would like to download your own fundraising form, click here.

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Will there be changing or baggage facilities?

There are no changing or storage facilities at the event so please arrive ready to race and keep your belongings with you or leave them with friends and family who are spectating.

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Will there be refreshments?

Refreshments will be available from the fan zone and other areas close to the race route. We advise that you arrive with your water bottle topped up and ready to Race! There will be a water filling station for those runners requiring extra hydration.

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Do I get a medal?

As you cross the finish line you’ll be given an RBC Race for the Kids medal. 

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How much is it expected to raise and where will the money go?

This is the fifth year we have run RBC Race for the Kids in Jersey and with your support we hope to raise a significant amount to help fund vital projects supporting Jersey's young children and families, whilst helping to improve mental health and wellbeing . Globally RBC Race for the Kids events have so far raised over CAD $100 million for children’s and youth charities around the world.

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Will there be first aid?

Yes there will be first aiders including paramedics. The event is designed to be fun and open to all abilities so we encourage people to stay at their own pace and enjoy the day. We also ask runners to provide emergency contact details for family and friends on the back of their running bibs.

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Will there be photography at the event?

Yes, there will be official photographer at the event​. By accepting the terms and conditions to take part, you accept your image can be used for the purpose of event marketing and feature on this website. If you do not wish for your image to be used, please speak to the photographer on the event day or contact rbcraceforthekidsjersey@rbc.com.

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