Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Connellsville, PA

Who We Are

• Program: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
• Frequency: Each HKRS Series takes place once a week.
• 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: Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing

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

Challenger

• Division: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs.
• Support: Parents, siblings, and friends can be on the course with runners to provide support.
• Devices: Runners can use supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc.
• Inclusivity: The Challenger Division ensures that all kids can participate.

Makeup Date Information

• Date: 10/18/2026

Single Day Racing

• Registration: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite.
• Fee: Covers one race only.
• Eligibility: Single day participants are not eligible for series scoring, overall results, or an event T-shirt.
• Upgrade: Participants may upgrade to the full series to receive scoring and a T-shirt for races after the upgrade.

Awards

• Recognition: All participants receive a medal on Week 5!
• Trophies: Awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):
• Divisions: Pre-K 50 Yard Dash, Pre-K 75 Yard Dash, Kindergarten & 1st Grade, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade, Challenger.
• Social: Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

Event Information

• Date: 2026-09-13
• Location: Trotter Athletic Fields, Connellsville, PA.
• More Info: For more details, visit Healthy Kids Running Series Connellsville.
• Hashtag: #GetUpandGo