Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lawrence Township, NJ

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.
• Schedule: 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 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: Registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger

• Adaptive Division: 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.
• Equipment: Runners are allowed to bring their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc.

Makeup Date Information

• Makeup Date: 11/1/2026 (If 5th Week is Cancelled).

Single Day Racing

• Registration: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite.
• Fee: Covers one race only.
• Scoring: 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: Awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below.
• Divisions:
  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade
  • 4th & 5th Grade
  • 6th to 8th Grade
  • Challenger

Community Engagement

• Photo Sharing: Share your running photos with our community!
• Social Media: Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
• Hashtag: #GetUpandGo

Event Details

• Event Date: 2026-09-27
• Location: Lawrence Middle School, Lawrenceville, NJ
• Race URL: Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026