Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Anacostia/Kenilworth, DC

  • Date Sun 13th September 2026 - Sun 15th November 2026
  • Time 12:00PM EDT
  • Location Washington, District of Columbia
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 12 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting season of fun and fitness at the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026, taking place in Washington, District of Columbia! From September 13 to November 15, this vibrant five-week program invites kids from Pre-K through 8th grade to lace up their running shoes and participate in a variety of age-appropriate races, including 50 and 75 yard dashes, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and the exhilarating 1 mile run.

This fantastic event fosters a love for running and encourages healthy habits while offering participants the chance to earn points and medals for their achievements. Registration covers the entire series, providing race bibs, a runner shirt, and a finisher medal for all kids, plus fun giveaways from sponsors. A special Challenger Division ensures that children with disabilities can join in the fun, promoting inclusivity and support on the course. Whether you're aiming for the top spot or just looking to have a great time, the Healthy Kids Running Series is the perfect way for kids to get active and make lasting memories. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate fitness and community!

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: 11/22/2026

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

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 13 SEP
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 27 SEP
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 18 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 08 NOV
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 13th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 15 NOV

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Location

Anacostia Park - Playing Field #7, 1400 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, 20020, DC, United States

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