The North Star Kids Ramble 2026

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Dates:	Sunday, April 26, 2026 - Sunday, April 26, 2026
Hours:	8:30 am - 10:00 am
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Health & Wellness

The North Star Kids' Ramble has been a fun run for kids preceding the iconic James Joyce 10K Ramble in Dedham for more than two decades.

The Kids' Ramble, a one-of-a-kind literacy-themed fitness event for kids, will take place on Sunday, April 26th, rain or shine, at Dedham's historic Endicott Estate.

The race is named for The North Star, a picture book by Dedham author/illustrator Peter H.

Reynolds that encourages everyone to find the stars in their own personal constellations and journey bravely into an authentic life.

The children’s races are held in the field adjacent to the greenhouse on the corner of Walnut and Mount Vernon Streets, and are led by Peter H.

Reynolds as Race Director and a team of volunteers.

Registration for this FREE event begins on-site at 8:30 a.m. with the races scheduled from 9 am to 10 am.

While children are waiting for the races to begin, they are invited to enjoy other activities.

8:30 am: Registration and Activities begin.

9 am: for family groups to run together - 1 K Family Fun Run (5 laps around our course).

9:20 am: Pre-K / age 4 and under - 50 meter dash.

9:30 am: Grades K and 1 / ages 5-6 - 100 meter dash.

9:40 am: Grade 2 and 3 / ages 7-8 - 200 meters (1 lap around course)

9:50 am: Grades 4 and 5 / ages 9-10 - 500 meters (2.5 laps)

NOTE: You may register for both the Family Fun Run and for the individual kids' races.

The Kids' Ramble features age-specific races ranging from the 50-yard dash to 500-yard dash, as well as a Dedham Family Fun Run around the perimeter of the kids’ field.

Any child wearing an official registration number who crosses the finish line will get a ribbon and a free book, donated by The Blue Bunny and several associated children’s publishing houses.

Co-sponsored by the The Blue Bunny Bookstore and its non-profit partner, the Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity, as well as the Dedham Library Innovation Team, the Kids’ Ramble typically draws between 150-200 children and their families from Dedham and surrounding towns, and all are invited to participate at no charge.

For more info about the James Joyce Ramble, visit ramble.org

WEBSITE

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www.eventbrite.com/e/the-north-star-kids-ramble-2026-tickets-1985879114891?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

LOCATION

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The Endicott Estate, 656 East Street, Dedham, MA, 02026 map

Pre-register before you come! (You may also register in person when you arrive.)