Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, NC
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Where
Hoggard High School Soccer Field #1 & #2, Wilmington NC
Distances
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Typical weather
62–76°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–67°F
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2024
50–70°F
dry
2023
62–76°F
dry
2022
60–71°F
dry
2021
67–72°F
dry
2020
72–80°F
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2019
59–78°F
dry
2018
73–83°F
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2017
75–82°F
dry
2016
56–69°F
dry
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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 for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
- Running 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.
- Points System: 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 which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways.
- Non-Refundable: 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.
- Support System: Parents, siblings, and friends are allowed on the course with runners to provide support.
- Supportive Devices: Runners may use their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc.
Makeup Date Information
- Makeup Date: 11/15/2026.
Single Day Racing
- Registration Time: 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!
- Trophies: Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):
- Divisions: Kindergarten & 1st Grade, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade, Challenger.
Connect With Us
- Social Media: Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
- Hashtag: #GetUpandGo
Race Details
- Event: Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026
- Date: 2026-10-11
- Location: Hoggard High School Soccer Field #1 & #2, Wilmington, NC
- More Info: For additional information, visit Healthy Kids Running Series Wilmington NC.
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