Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Star, ID

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT

Location: Star, ID; Black Haven Park, 11225 W Blake Dr, 83669
Type: RUN

At a glance

A five-week running series for kids Pre-K to 8th grade, featuring age-appropriate races, points, and an adaptive Challenger Division.

Fun
Competitive

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Healthy Kids Running Series in Star, ID offers a five-week running program designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Participants engage in age-appropriate races, from dashes to a one-mile run, earning points based on their finish. This series fosters active lifestyles and includes an adaptive Challenger Division, providing a supportive environment for children with disabilities and special needs. All runners receive a medal, with trophies awarded to top finishers in each age group.

What to expect

Join a five-week program with age-appropriate races for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
Earn points each week, culminating in a finisher medal for all and trophies for top division finishers.
An adaptive Challenger Division welcomes children with disabilities, allowing on-course support.

Standout details

Five-week running program
Adaptive Challenger Division
Finisher medal for all participants
Trophies for top finishers

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

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Distances & registration

12 options

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

PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:07 AM MST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:07 AM MST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:07 AM MST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

+ 9 more options

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:07 AM MST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:07 AM MST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:07 AM MST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:07 AM MST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 1
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 12, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 2
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 19, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT · Closes Apr 19, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 3
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 4
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $16.90
Opens May 3, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 5
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM MDT · From $16.90
Opens May 10, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT

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. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

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.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

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):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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