Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Johnstown, PA

  • Date Mon 27th September 2027 - Mon 25th October 2027
  • Time 4:30PM EDT
  • Location Johnstown, Pennsylvania
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 12 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and energetic event at the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 in Johnstown, PA! Kicking off on Monday, September 27, 2027, this fantastic five-week running program is designed for children in Pre-K through 8th grade, encouraging kids to get active and embrace the joy of running. Participants can look forward to age-appropriate races including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and a full mile run, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Johnstown, Cambria.

The series offers a unique Challenger Division, providing an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities or special needs, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate and shine. Each week, young runners will earn points based on their finish, and all participants will be rewarded with a medal on Week 5! Registration includes a race bib, a runner shirt, and exciting sponsor giveaways. Don’t miss out on this uplifting community event that promotes health, fitness, and fun! Join us in making memories and celebrating the spirit of running!

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: 11/01/2026

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

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 27 SEP
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 04 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 11 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 18 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Mon 27th September 2027 (4:30PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 25 OCT

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Location

Highland Regional Park, Playground Dr, Johnstown, 15904, PA, United States

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Sep 27, 2027

$16.90 - $48.70