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Yolo Kids

YOLO Kids

YOLO Kids Events

The YOLO Kids program is present in three of our events:

  • Timișoara 21K
  • Buzău 21K
  • București 21k
  • Carpathia Trails
  • Yolo Jersey

These races are integrated into the overall program of the event, but designed 100% for children.

program dedicated to children and families

At YOLO Events, we strongly believe that every child deserves the chance to discover the joy of running in a safe, friendly environment full of positive energy.

That’s why we created YOLO Kids, a program dedicated to children and families who want to experience the thrill of racing in an accessible, healthy, and memorable way.

Where the type and location of the event allow, we organize special races for children aged 6 to 12, designed to offer an authentic competitive experience… but without the pressure of competition. For us at YOLO Kids, the joy of movement is more important than the result.

Participation & access

Starting in 2026, each children’s event will have a dedicated charitable cause, and children’s registration will be conditional on a minimum donation that will be directed entirely to that cause.

This way, children not only run, but also learn that sport can have a real impact on the community.

How we organize YOLO Kids races

We want children to feel just as important as adult runners, so we have created a complete experience tailored to their needs:

How we organize YOLO Kids races

We want children to feel just as important as adult runners, so we have created a complete experience tailored to their needs:

🏁 Same finish line as in adult races

So that every child can feel the excitement of the "great runners."

⏱ Special program, after adult races

This way, parents can applaud them, take pictures, and enjoy the moment together with them.

 

🙏 No parents on the route

The children are the stars—the race belongs to them. Parents cheer them on from the sidelines, volunteers guide them, and the route is 100% safe.

🎈 The races are non-competitive.

There are no rankings, no podiums—just joy, energy, and movement. For those seeking to compete, there are competitions organized by sports federations and clubs. YOLO Kids is about the joy of running.

COME WITH US

The YOLO Kids experience – an unforgettable moment

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At each event, children receive:

competition number
participation T-shirt
finisher medal
refreshment point at the finish line
official photographs

The YOLO Kids 2026 cause: 


Ajungem MARI

In 2026, all YOLO Kids events will support the Ajungem MARI program, an NGO that supports the education and personal development of children and young people in foster care and disadvantaged environments.

With the funds raised at YOLO Kids, we will create a sports fund dedicated to the program’s sports activities, to give children real opportunities for:

  • exercise
  • outdoor activities
  • discovering new passions
  • forming healthy habits
  • building self-confidence

In this way, children’s running becomes a gesture that changes lives.