JOYATHON 2026 – A KIDS RUN FESTIVAL

JOYATHON 2026 – A KIDS RUN FESTIVAL

“Their Race. Their Pace. A Whole Lot of Joy.”

The Joyathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 29 November 2026, at Kala Ghoda, South Mumbai, Maharashtra. Organized by Little Joys, this children’s running festival combines age-appropriate running challenges, entertainment, fun zones and family activities. The event encourages children to build confidence, develop healthy habits and celebrate every step towards an active lifestyle.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Event Name: Joyathon 2026 – A Kids Run Festival
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Start Time: 6:00 AM
Venue: Kala Ghoda, South Mumbai, Maharashtra
Organizer: Little Joys
Race Categories: 1.5K, 3K and 5K
Registration Closes: Check the official registration page for the latest deadline.

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

1.5K Junior Run

Distance: 1.5 km
Age Group: 4–7 years
Registration Fee: ₹499
Format: Run-Walk
Parent/Guardian: Mandatory accompaniment

3K Junior Run

Distance: 3 km
Age Group: 8–11 years
Registration Fee: ₹599
Format: Chip-Timed Run
Parent/Guardian: Mandatory for children up to 8 years; optional at parental discretion for ages 9 and above.

5K Junior Run

Distance: 5 km
Age Group: 12–14 years
Registration Fee: ₹699
Format: Chip-Timed Run
Parent/Guardian: Optional at parental discretion

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

1.5K Junior Run: ₹499 + GST
3K Junior Run: ₹599 + GST
5K Junior Run: ₹699 + GST

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

06:00 AM – Festival Begins
Warm-up and category-wise flag-offs: As announced by the organizer.

START & FINISH POINT

Start Point: Kala Ghoda, South Mumbai
Finish Point: To be confirmed by the organizer.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Event T-Shirt
Race Bib
Curated Goodie Bag
Finisher Medal
Finisher Certificate
Kids’ Entertainment and Activities
Fun Zones
Post-Run Refreshments

TIMING & RESULTS

The 3K and 5K categories are chip-timed. The 1.5K category is a run-walk experience. Participants should refer to the organizer’s instructions for official results and timing details.

AGE CATEGORIES

4–7 Years: 1.5K Junior Run
8–11 Years: 3K Junior Run
12–14 Years: 5K Junior Run

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
Venue: To be confirmed by the organizer
Event T-shirt and goodie bag are provided at bib collection.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Children aged 4–14 years can participate in the distance assigned to their age group. A parent or guardian must accompany children aged 8 and under throughout the run. For children aged 9 and above, accompaniment is at the parent or guardian’s discretion.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Encourage children to stay active, build confidence, enjoy age-appropriate running challenges and make joyful family memories. With entertainment, fun zones and post-run activities, Joyathon offers more than just a race.

ORGANIZER

Little Joys
Race Management Partner: Fitizen Sports Events