Julia's Run for Children 2026

Julia's Run for Children is a community run held in late April at New Haven's Edgewood Park. It honors Julia Rusinek, a Yale College student who dedicated her summers and free time to working with and advocating for underprivileged children. The route takes place within Edgewood Park, not on city streets. Entry fees and donations benefit LEAP New Haven's programs for children, such as phonics instruction, aquatics, and college application preparation. Local sponsors and contributors also provide funding for these initiatives.