Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Amherst, NY

  • Date Sat 26th September 2026 - Sat 7th November 2026
  • Time 4:00PM EDT
  • Location Williamsville, New York
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 12 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and energizing experience at the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 in Amherst, NY! Kicking off on Saturday, September 26, 2026, this vibrant event invites children from Pre-K through 8th grade to participate in a five-week running program that promotes fitness, fun, and friendly competition. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Buffalo in Erie County, the series features age-appropriate race distances including the thrilling 50 and 75-yard dashes, as well as the 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1-mile runs.

Not only will participants earn points for each race they complete, but they will also receive race bibs, a stylish runner shirt, a coveted finisher medal, and exciting sponsor giveaways! The series runs every Saturday until November 7, 2026, culminating in a celebratory awards ceremony where medals will be awarded to every participant and trophies will recognize the top finishers in each age division. Plus, the Challenger Division offers an adaptive 75-yard race, ensuring that children with disabilities can join in on the fun with the support of family and friends. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to inspire healthy habits and create lasting memoriesβ€”

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: 11/14/2026

SINGLE DAY RACING: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite. The fee covers one race only. Single day participants are not eligible for series scoring, overall results, or an event T-shirt. Participants may upgrade to the full series to receive scoring and a T-shirt for races after the upgrade. Upgrade instructions can be found HERE [https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/terms-conditions/#upgrades].

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

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Races

  • PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 26 SEP
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 03 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 17 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 24 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 07 NOV

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Heim Middle School, 175 Heim Road, Williamsville, 14221, NY, United States

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