Packet Pickup Info & Shirt information
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 10th annual Step Up 4 Kids will be on Sunday, April 26th at Middle Ages Brewing Company. 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 Brewing Company 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.
Take advantage of our new referral program powered by RunSignUp, and Earn Cash Back! When you register, you’ll receive a special link to share on social media and email! Each time your referral link is used, you’ll automatically get a $5 refund on the card you used to register for the race. Follow these easy steps to get started: Grab your unique link from your RunSignUp Confirmation E-mail or confirmation page pop-up.. Start sharing! Take it to Social Media, E-mail, Text! You’ll get refunded as
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. When you register for Step Up 4 Kids, a fundraising page is automatically created for you. It is not a requirement to fundraise, although we do appreciate those who do! By sharing your personal fundraising link, you are also helping spread awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention month and the essential work that McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center is doing in Onondaga County. If you would like to customize or make any changes to your fundraisin
5K: T-Shirt
800m: T-Shirt
50 Miles: Lightweight Hoodie
100 Miles: Lightweight Hoodie
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Nov 12 | Jan 30 |
| $35.00 | Jan 31 | Apr 10 | |
| $40.00 | Apr 11 | Apr 24 | |
| $45.00 | Apr 25 | Apr 26 | |
| 800m | $10.00 | Nov 12 | Jan 30 |
| $15.00 | Jan 31 | Apr 10 | |
| $20.00 | Apr 11 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 283 | 32:21 | 19:04 |
| 2024 | 260 | 33:21 | 18:23 |
| 2023 | 229 | 30:35 | 15:59 |
Interested in this race?
| Apr 24 |
| $25.00 | Apr 25 | Apr 26 |
| 50 Miles | $25.00 | Nov 12 | Jan 30 |
| $30.00 | Jan 31 | Apr 29 |
| 100 Miles | $25.00 | Nov 12 | Jan 30 |
| $30.00 | Jan 31 | Apr 29 |
To download or print your bib number, follow these simple steps: 1. Click here 2. Enter your first and last name 3. Find your bib number and click on it!
Key Race Information: Date: Sunday, April 26th 2026 Location: Leavenworth Park/Middle Ages Brewing Company: 120 Wilkinson Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 Schedule of Events: 8:00AM-9:00AM Registration and packet pick up at Middle Ages (please be aware no cash will be accepted) 9:00AM: Kids Fun Run around Leavenworth Park 9:15AM: Announcements and National Anthem 9:30AM: 5K Run/Walk 10:15AM: Awards Ceremony for Overall Top Finishers for Female and Male Post-Race party hosted by Middle Ages immediately