Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025 - Vernon, NJ

Sunday, September 14 – Sunday, October 12, 2025 Past event
3:00 PM EDT
Vernon Twp, New Jersey
$16.90–$48.70 · 12 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting celebration of youth and fitness at the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025 in Vernon, NJ! Kicking off on Sunday, September 14, 2025, and running through Sunday, October 12, 2025, this vibrant event takes place in Vernon Township, Sussex County, and is designed for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. Over the course of five weeks, young athletes will have the opportunity to participate in age-appropriate running events, including the 50 and 75-yard dashes, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1-mile runs.

Each participant will earn points for their completed races and receive a finisher medal at the end of the series, along with a race bib and a runner shirt. The series also features a special Challenger Division, offering an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun. With awards for top finishers in each age group and the chance to capture memorable moments, this event promises to be an uplifting experience for families and the community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to inspire a love for running and promote a healthy lifestyle!

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  • PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

    Entries closed

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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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.

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: 10/19/2025

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. 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 on the left side 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

Challenger

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Location

Glen Meadow Middle School, 7 Sammis Rd, Vernon, 07462, NJ, United States

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