Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Glasgow/Bear, DE

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.
• Weekly Events: 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.
• Point System: Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing:

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

Single Day Racing:

• Onsite Registration: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite.
• One Race Fee: The fee covers one race only.
• Series 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:

• Medals: All participants receive a medal on Week 5!
• Trophies: Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions broken out by boys and girls respectively.
• Divisions: Awards will be given for Kindergarten &: 1st Grade, 2nd &: 3rd Grade, 4th &: 5th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade, and Challenger.

Community Engagement:

• Share Photos: Share your running photos with our community!
• Social Media: Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
• Hashtag: Join the conversation with #GetUpandGo.

Event Details:

• Event Date: September 20, 2026
• Location: Glasgow Park, Newark, DE
• Race URL: For more information visit this link.