Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Scranton Area, PA

  • Date Sun 27th September 2026 - Sun 25th October 2026
  • Time 3:00PM EDT
  • Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
  • Price $16.90 - $54.00
  • Races 12 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and energizing experience at the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026, taking place from September 27 to October 25, 2026, in the vibrant Scranton area of Lackawanna, PA! This five-week program is designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade, encouraging them to get active and have fun while participating in age-appropriate running events. Each week, young runners can take part in a variety of races including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile, and the 1 mile run.

All participants will earn points based on their performance, culminating in a celebratory medal awarded to every runner on the final week! The event also features a special Challenger Division, allowing children with disabilities to participate in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, making this series truly unique. Registration covers all five weeks and includes a race bib, a runner shirt, and exciting sponsor giveaways. Join us in Scranton for an unforgettable fall filled with fun, fitness, and friendships! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to inspire your kids to get up, get active, and enjoy the thrill 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.

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. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    CLOSED
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    CLOSED
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    CLOSED
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    CLOSED
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 27th September 2026 (3:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 25 OCT

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Crowley Park, 1199 Highnett Pl, Scranton, 18509, PA, United States

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