Healthy Kids Running Series Returns to Reading This Spring
Looking for a fun, confidence-boosting activity that gets kids moving and cheering each other on? Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is returning to Reading with a five-week youth running program designed for kids Pre-K through 8th grade—and it’s all about encouragement, community, and healthy habits.
What Is Healthy Kids Running Series?
Healthy Kids Running Series is a national youth running program offered in the spring and fall, with each Series meeting once a week for five weeks. Kids participate in age-appropriate races, including:
- 50-yard dash
- 75-yard dash
- ¼ mile
- ½ mile
- 1 mile run
Runners earn points each week based on participation and finish, with an emphasis on personal achievement and fun, not pressure.
Registration & What’s Included
One registration covers the entire five-week Series and includes:
- Weekly race bibs
- A runner shirt
- A finisher medal
- Sponsor giveaways
Early Bird pricing is available, with registration increasing three weeks prior to the first race. Please note that registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Inclusive & Adaptive: Challenger Division
Healthy Kids Running Series proudly offers a Challenger Division, an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. Runners may be accompanied on the course by parents, siblings, or friends and may use supportive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, or crutches. This division ensures that every child has the opportunity to participate and succeed.
Single-Day Racing Option
Not ready to commit to the full Series? Single-day race registration opens one hour prior to each race and is completed onsite. This option covers one race only, with the opportunity to upgrade to the full Series. No refunds or transfers are available for single-day registrations.
Awards & Celebration
All participants receive a medal during Week 5. Trophies are awarded to top finishers (boys and girls) in the following divisions:
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- 2nd & 3rd Grade
- 4th & 5th Grade
- 6th–8th Grade
- Challenger Division
Makeup Date: May 31, 2026
Event Location
Shiloh Hills Park
303 Sage Drive
Reading, PA 19608
Want to Learn More?
For questions, contact the race director at readingpa@healthykidsrs.org.
Don’t forget to share your runner’s big moments! Follow along on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning and Instagram @healthykidsrs, and tag your photos using #GetUpAndGo.
Healthy Kids Running Series is a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and be part of a supportive local community—no prior running experience required.
