Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - The Dalles, OR

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026 - Sat 9th May 2026
  • Time 9:00AM PDT
  • Location The Dalles, Oregon
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 13 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and energetic experience at the Healthy Kids Running Series this spring in The Dalles, Oregon! Kicking off on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and running through Saturday, May 9, 2026, this vibrant five-week program invites children from Pre-K to 8th grade to participate in a variety of age-appropriate running events. Young athletes can take part in races ranging from thrilling 50 and 75-yard dashes to longer distances of 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile. High school students are also welcome to join the fun with a 2-mile race.

The series not only promotes fitness but also encourages camaraderie and support among participants. Each week, kids will earn points based on their race finishes, with all participants receiving a medal at the end of the series. Special attention is given to inclusivity with a Challenger Division, featuring a 75-yard adaptive race for children with disabilities, allowing friends and family to run alongside them. With a festive atmosphere, race bibs, runner shirts, and exciting sponsor giveaways, this is a fantastic opportunity for families to foster a love for running. Join the community and make lasting memories while getting active!

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: 5/09/2026

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):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

High School

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

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

  • High School - 2 Miles

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $48.70

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 11 APR
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 18 APR
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 25 APR
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 02 MAY
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 09 MAY

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Location

Sorosis Park, 300 E Scenic Dr., The Dalles, 97058, OR, United States

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