Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Eastern Lebanon, PA
Newmanstown, PA
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Where
Newburg Recreation Area, Newmanstown PA
Distances
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Typical weather
59–77°F · some rain risk
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2025
56–80°F
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54–80°F
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64–78°F
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2022
64–77°F
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68–83°F
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2020
54–80°F
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2019
59–69°F
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2018
69–77°F
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2017
58–71°F
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2016
59–84°F
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About this race
Who We Are
- Program Duration: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall.
- Ages: Designed for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
- Weekly Events: Each HKRS Series takes place once a week with age-appropriate running events.
- Race Distances: Events include the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile, and the 1 mile run.
Pricing
- Registration Fee: Covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series.
- Included Items: Registration includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal, and sponsor giveaways.
- Refund Policy: Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Early Bird Registration: Increases three weeks prior to the first race event.
Challenger
- Adaptive Race: This Series offers a Challenger Division with an adaptive 75 yard race.
- Supportive Environment: Parents, siblings, and friends can be on the course to provide support.
- Support Devices: Runners can use devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc.
- Inclusivity: Aimed at children with disabilities and/or special needs.
Makeup Date Information
- Date: Makeup date is set for 10/18/2026.
Single Day Racing
- 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 Option: Participants can upgrade to the full series for scoring and a T-shirt for races after the upgrade.
Awards
- Participation Medal: All participants receive a medal on Week 5!
- Trophies: Awarded to the overall top finishers in each division, broken out by boys and girls.
- Divisions: Includes Pre-K 50 Yard Dash, Pre-K 75 Yard Dash, Kindergarten & 1st Grade, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade, and Challenger.
Connect with Us
- Social Media: Share your running photos with our community!
- Facebook: Find us at @HealthyKidsRunning.
- Instagram: Connect with us at @healthykidsrs!
- Hashtag: #GetUpandGo.
Event Details
- Event Name: Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026
- Date: 2026-09-13
- Location: Newburg Recreation Area, Newmanstown, PA
- Registration Link: Register Here
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