Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Killeen, TX

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.
• Age-Appropriate Events: Events include the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile, and the 1 mile run.
• Scoring: 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: Race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal, and any sponsor giveaways.
• Refund Policy: Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Online Registration: 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 on Course: Parents, siblings, and friends can be on the course with runners to provide support.
• Supportive Devices: Participants may bring their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc.

Makeup Date Information

• Date: 11/28/2026

Single Day Racing

• Registration Time: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite.
• Single Day 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 for scoring and a T-shirt for races after the upgrade. Instructions can be found HERE.

Awards

• Medals: 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:
  • 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 Media

• Follow Us: Share your running photos with our community on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
• Hashtag: #GetUpandGo

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-24
• Location: Skipcha Park, Harker Heights, TX
• More Information: Visit here.