Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Chester, PA

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

Location: Chester Township, PA; Subaru Park - Philadelphia Union Practice Field next to Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive., 19013
Type: RUN

At a glance

A five-week running series in Chester, PA, fostering consistent activity and a love for running in kids, with an inclusive adaptive division.

Fun
Competitive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Healthy Kids Running Series in Chester, PA, offers a five-week program designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Each week features age-appropriate running events, including dashes, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile runs. Participants earn points based on their finish, with trophies for top overall finishers and a medal for everyone on Week 5. A special Challenger Division provides an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities, allowing for on-course support from family and friends. It's a wonderful opportunity for young runners to engage in consistent activity…

What to expect

A five-week program for Pre-K through 8th graders, fostering consistent activity.
Age-appropriate races from 50-yard dashes to 1-mile runs.
An inclusive Challenger Division for children with disabilities.

Standout details

Five-week running program
Age-appropriate distances for kids
Challenger Division for adaptive runners
Medal for all, trophies for top finishers

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

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Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EST · Closes May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EST · Closes May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EST · Closes May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

+ 4 more options

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EST · Closes May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EST · Closes May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EST · Closes May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EST · Closes May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. 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. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: 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. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable to other races.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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