Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Middletown, DE
Middletown, DE
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Where
Appoquinimink High School, Middletown DE
Distances
See race page
Typical weather
58–73°F · some rain risk
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2025
51–76°F
dry
2024
57–76°F
dry
2023
58–82°F
dry
2022
47–54°F
rain
2021
68–79°F
dry
2020
47–67°F
dry
2019
53–73°F
dry
2018
61–85°F
dry
2017
51–74°F
dry
2016
58–69°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.
- Event Frequency: Each HKRS Series takes place once a week.
- Running 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.
- Scoring: Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.
Pricing
- Included Fees: 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 Division: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs.
- Supportive Environment: Allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners.
- Use of Devices: Participants can bring their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.
Single Day Racing
- Registration Time: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite.
- Event 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
- Medals: All participants receive a medal on Week 5!
- Trophies: Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each division.
- Divisions: Divisions include Kindergarten & 1st Grade, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade, and Challenger.
Stay Connected
- Community Engagement: Share your running photos with our community!
- Follow Us: Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
- Hashtag: #GetUpandGo
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-04
- Location: Appoquinimink High School, Middletown, DE
- Registration Link: Register Here
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