Healthy Kids Running Series was established in 2009 to engage communities and families by providing an inclusive youth running experience, inspiring kids to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle. Healthy Kids Running Series was created by Jeff Long, Founder and President of Pattison Sports Group, to motivate kids to lead a healthy and active lifestyle through a positive introduction to the world of running. Jeff believed the program would encourage kids to adopt a “Get Up and Go” attitude. HKRS is a national, community-based non-profit that provides a fun, inclusive five-week running series for ages 2-14, designed for kids to get active, feel accomplished and lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Jeff’s own background as a collegiate runner and sports marketing guru helped set the course as the program continues to power forward with all new community locations, a growing team of volunteers and sponsors, and an unwavering commitment to happy, healthy kids all over the country. The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five week running program in the spring and the fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. Each race series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events. Kids compete each week of the series for a chance to earn points and at the end of the series the top boy and girl with the most points in their respective age divisions receive a trophy. All participants will receive a medal at the conclusion of week 5 in the series to celebrate their achievements! We can't wait for you to join us as we encourage kids to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, help increase their self- esteem and make new friends. Our Races
PRE-K (2/3 YEAR OLDS)
50 YD Dash
PRE-K (4/5 YEAR OLDS)
75 YD Dash
KINDERGARTEN – 1ST GRADE
1/4 Mile
2ND GRADE – 3RD GRADE
1/2 Mile
4TH GRADE – 8TH GRADE
1 Mile
