Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - West Philadelphia, PA

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026 - Sat 13th June 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Price $6.30
  • Races 8 races

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 in West Philadelphia, PA! Kicking off on Saturday, May 16th, and running through June 13th, this exciting five-week program is designed for kids from Pre-K through 8th grade, promoting fitness and fun through age-appropriate running events. Participants can look forward to a variety of races including the thrilling 50 and 75 yard dashes, a quarter mile, half mile, and the ultimate one-mile run.

The series isn’t just for the younger kidsβ€”high school students can also get in on the action with a competitive 2-mile race. Plus, the Challenger Division is a heartwarming addition, offering an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities, ensuring that every child can join in the fun and receive the support they need. Each week, young athletes will earn points toward exciting trophies awarded to top finishers in each division, and every participant will leave with a medal after the final race! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to encourage a healthy lifestyle and create lasting memoriesβ€”join the running community and share your journey with #GetUpandGo!

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 to other races.

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.

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. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

  • High School - 2 Miles

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

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Location

Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, 19143, PA, United States

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