Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Northern Dauphin, PA

Who We Are

• Program Length: 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 System: 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: Registration includes 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 Registration: Increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger

• Special Division: 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 can be on the course with runners to provide support.
• Assistive Devices: Runners can use supportive devices such as crutches, braces, and wheelchairs.

Makeup Date Information

• Date: 10/25/2026

Single Day Racing

• Registration Time: 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 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: 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 Media

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

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-20
• Location: Loyalton Park, Lykens, PA
• More Information: Visit the official race page at Healthy Kids Running Series Northern Dauphin, PA