As a parent, we sign up our children for a plethora of different activities to keep them busy and their lives enriched. I have two boys who have tons of energy so I am always looking for things to keep them active. So in the spring and the fall each year I sign them up for the Healthy Kids Running Series.
My boys have participated in the Healthy Running series for multiple seasons and I can tell you that they have gotten way more out of this program other than just running! Well, of course, they gain exposure to running (in a race setting), but more importantly, they build confidence and self-esteem, get active and live a healthy lifestyle. While attending these events weekly we met wonderful families, the boys made new friends, and we created new memories each and every week.
Healthy Kids Running Series is a phenomenal program and is very passionate about the work they do with the children and the community as a whole.
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The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade.
- Fall races take place at Sussex County Community College at 1 College Hill Road in Newton, NJ.
- Fall 2021 dates include Sundays, September 19 - October 17. Races begin at 1pm.
- Fall races take place at Lounsberry Hollow School at 30 Sammis Road in Vernon, NJ.
- Fall 2021 dates include Sundays, September 12 - October 10. Races begin at 4pm.
The weekly races offer age-appropriate (pre-k through 8th grade) running events including the 50 & 75-yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile, and the one-mile run. Kids compete each week of the series for a chance to earn points. At the end of the series, the top boy and girl with the most points in their age division receives a trophy. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you run because all participants receive a medal and gift bag for their achievements courtesy of the sponsors.
The early bird registration fee of $35 covers the entire five (5) week series and is non-refundable. After August 29th, the cost is $40.
Sign up online to participate in upcoming races.
Love the program as much as we do? You can earn rewards by sharing the word with friends and family. Here's how the HRKS Referral Program works:
- Sign up for Healthy Kids Running Series!
- Once the registration is complete, you will receive a unique referral link to share with your friends & family via social media and e-mail!
- Get 3 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will automatically receive a refund of $10. Boom!
- Get 5 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will receive exclusive HKRS Swag!
