Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Stow Creek, NJ

Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT

Location: Bridgeton, NJ; Woodland Country Day School, 1216 Roadstown Road, 08302
Type: RUN

At a glance

A five-week spring running series for kids, fostering health, fun, and friendly competition with age-appropriate races and a supportive 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 Stow Creek, NJ, offers a five-week spring program designed for young runners from Pre-K through 8th grade. This engaging series provides age-appropriate races, allowing children to build endurance and enjoy the spirit of running. Participants earn points each week, culminating in a finisher medal for all and trophies for top performers in various divisions. It's a wonderful opportunity for kids to stay active, develop skills, and connect with their peers in a supportive environment.

What to expect

Join a five-week running program with age-appropriate distances from 50-yard dashes to a mile run.
All participants receive a runner shirt and a finisher medal.
An adaptive Challenger Division welcomes children with disabilities and special needs.

Standout details

Five-week running program
Age-appropriate races for Pre-K to 8th grade
Adaptive Challenger Division
Medal for all, 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
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 8:49 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 8:49 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 8:49 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 9 more options

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 8:49 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 8:49 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 8:49 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 8:49 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 1
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 17, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 2
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 24, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 3
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens May 1, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT · Closes May 1, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 4
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens May 15, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT · Closes May 15, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 5
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens May 22, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT · Closes May 22, 2026, 1:30 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. 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: 5/29/2026

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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