CARPATHIA TRAILS RACESKids Race
For the Glory. For the Fun
July 4th, 2026
DISTANCES
250m - 1000m
PARTICIPANTS
MAXIMUM 200 spots
AGES
0-13 years
YOLO Kids is a NON-COMPETITIVE race intended for little ones between the ages of 0 and 13. The races will take place inside the Cheile Grădiştei complex on different routes and distances depending on age. For the children’s races, there will be no rankings, nor will the first places be awarded.
Race details
| CATEGORY / START | DISTANCE |
| Family Walk & Run 0-5 ani | ~ 250m |
| 6-8 years (girls / boys) | ~ 500m |
| 9-11 years (girls / boys) | ~ 500m |
| 12-13 years (girls / boys) | ~ 1000m |
+ The age categories take into account the age that the child reaches in the year of the competition.
+ Children in categories 6+ will run alone, without parents
+ Children 14+ years old can participate in competitive races.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
11:00am – 3:30pm – Packet pickup @ Race Office for YOLO Kids
16:00 – 17:30 – Children’s races
ROUTE
It will consist of a loop in the start-finish area and will take place on asphalt and with a portion of grass. The route will be marked with tape.
ENROLLMENT AND PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
Registration for the children’s race is free and each child will receive in the competition kit:
- Competition number
- Cotton tshirt
- Access to the fuel point at the finish
- Finisher medal
YOLO KIDS
A New Vision for YOLO Kids: Run to Give
Starting in 2026, registration for all YOLO Kids races will be based on a minimum donation, supporting Ajungem MARI, an NGO that helps the education and personal development of children and young people from foster care and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Through the funds raised at YOLO Kids, we will create a dedicated sports fund to support sports activities within the program, offering children real opportunities for:
- physical activity
- outdoor experiences
- discovering new passions
- building healthy habits
- developing self-confidence
In this way, the young runners at YOLO Kids will not only experience the excitement of the finish line, but also learn a powerful lesson in solidarity: their run becomes a gesture that changes lives.
