Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Massillon, OH

Sunday, September 13 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 Past event
3:00 PM EDT
North Lawrence, Ohio
$16.90–$54.00 · 12 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting season of fun and fitness at the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 in Massillon, Ohio! Kicking off on Sunday, September 13, 2026, and running through Sunday, October 11, 2026, this vibrant five-week program takes place in North Lawrence, Stark, and is designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Young runners will have the chance to participate in age-appropriate running events, including the 50 and 75-yard dashes, as well as 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1-mile races.

Each week promises thrilling competition as kids earn points for their performances, culminating in a fantastic awards ceremony where all participants receive a medal, and trophies are awarded to the top finishers in various age divisions. A special Challenger Division will also be available, providing an inclusive 75-yard race for children with disabilities, allowing them to run alongside family and friends. Join us for a season filled with camaraderie, achievement, and, most importantly, fun! Don't miss out on this opportunity to encourage healthy habits and foster a love for running in the next generation.

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  • PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $54.00

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

    Entries closed

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (3:00 PM EDT)

    $16.90

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  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 (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: 10/18/2026

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):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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Location

Lawrence Township Park, 6235-6369 Manchester Ave. NW, North Lawrence, 44666, OH, United States

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