Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Chesterfield Township, MI

Sunday, April 12 – Sunday, May 10, 2026 Past event
12:00 PM EDT
Chesterfield Twp, Michigan
$16.90–$48.70 · 13 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and energetic spring as the Healthy Kids Running Series kicks off in Chesterfield Township, MI, from April 12 to May 10, 2026! This five-week running program is designed for kids 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. Plus, high school students can join the fun with a 2-mile race!

Participants will earn points for each race they complete, and all athletes will receive a medal on the final week, creating a sense of accomplishment and community. The series also features a Challenger Division, ensuring that children with disabilities or special needs can participate in an adaptive 75-yard race, supported by friends and family. With registration covering the entire series, including race bibs, a runner shirt, and finisher medals, this event promises to be a fantastic way for kids to stay active, have fun, and make lasting memories. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate health and fitness in Chesterfield Township this spring!

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  • PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • High School - 2 Miles

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $48.70

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 (12:00 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.

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: 5/17/2026

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

High School

Challenger

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Location

Pollard Park, 55550 New Haven Road, Chesterfield, 48051, MI, United States

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