Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2024 - Newton, NJ

Sunday, October 6 – Sunday, November 3, 2024 Past event
1:00 PM EDT
Newton, New Jersey
$22.20–$54.00 · 13 races

Event summary

Join us for the Healthy Kids Running Series this fall in Newton, NJ, from October 6th to November 3rd, 2024! This exciting five-week program is designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade, offering a variety of age-appropriate race distances including 50 and 75 yard dashes, a 1/4 mile, a 1/2 mile, and a 1 mile run. Young runners will earn points for each race they complete, culminating in a special medal awarded to all participants on the final week.

High school students are also invited to join the fun with a thrilling 2-mile race, while children with special needs can participate in the Challenger Division, featuring a supportive 75-yard dash. With race bibs, runner shirts, and exciting sponsor giveaways included in the registration fee, this event promises to be a fantastic way for kids to stay active and engaged in their community. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to promote health, teamwork, and fun while making lasting memories!

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  • PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • High School - 2 Miles

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $22.20

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $22.20

    Entries closed

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $22.20

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $22.20

    Entries closed

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 (1:00 PM EDT)

    $22.20

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Organiser's description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

PRICING: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

HIGH SCHOOL: We also welcome our High School runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.

CHALLENGER: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

MAKEUP DATE INFORMATION: 11/3/2024

SINGLE DAY RACING: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration, race bib, and a runner shirt while supplies last. Shirt sizing and availability is not guaranteed for single day racers. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab at the top of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

AWARDS: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

High School

Challenger



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Location

Sussex County Community College, 1 College Hill Road, Newton, 07860, NJ, United States

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