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.
Weekly 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.
Point System: Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.
Location: Anacostia Park - Playing Field #7, Washington, DC.
💵 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.
🏅 High School Participation
Race for High School: We also welcome our High School runners!
Distance: Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.
♿ Challenger Division
Adaptive Races: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs.
Support System: This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support.
Assisted Devices: Supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. can be used by runners.
📅 Makeup Date Information
Scheduled Makeup Date: 6/15/2025
📝 Single Day Racing
Registration Process: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race.
Coverage: The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration, race bib, and a runner shirt while supplies last.
Onsite Registration: ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location.
Upgrade Option: Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series.
🏆 Awards
Medals: All participants receive a medal on Week 5!
Trophies: Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions broken out by boys and girls respectively.
Divisions Include: Pre-K 50 Yard Dash, Pre-K 75 Yard Dash, Kindergarten &: 1st Grade, 2nd &: 3rd Grade, 4th &: 5th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade, High School, and Challenger.
📸 Join Our Community
Social Media: Share your running photos with our community!
Find Us: Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!