Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Valrico, FL

Who We Are

• Program Duration: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
• Event Frequency: Each HKRS Series takes place once a week.
• Running Events: Offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run.
• Points System: Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing

• Registration Fee: Covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series.
• Included Items: Includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways.
• Refund Policy: Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Early Bird Registration: Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger

• Adaptive Division: This Series offers a Challenger Division for children with disabilities and/or special needs.
• Support on Course: Parents, siblings, and friends can be on the course with runners to provide support.
• Supportive Devices: Participants can bring their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc.
• Race Length: This division features an adaptive 75 yard race.

Makeup Date Information

• Date: 11/08/2026

Single Day Racing

• Registration Opening: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite.
• Fee Coverage: The fee covers one race only.
• Eligibility: Single day participants are not eligible for series scoring, overall results, or an event T-shirt.
• Upgrade Option: 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.

Awards

• Participation Medal: All participants receive a medal on Week 5!
• Trophy Categories: Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each division.
• Divisions: Award categories include Kindergarten & 1st Grade, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade, and Challenger.

Community Engagement

• Social Media: Share your running photos with our community!
• Find Us: We are on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
• Hashtag: Use #GetUpandGo to join the conversation!

Event Details

• Date: October 4, 2026
• Location: Brandon Recreation Center, Brandon, FL
• Registration Link: Register Now