Healthy Kids Running Series - Reading, PA

Healthy Kids Running Series - Reading, PA Jeff believed the program would encourage kids to adopt a "Get Up and Go" attitude.

A national, inclusive, and fun five week youth running program led by dedicated local Coordinators, where all kids celebrate their success and develop an active healthy lifestyle. Mission:
Established in 2009, the Healthy Kids Running Series was created by Jeff Long, Founder and President of Pattison Sports Group, to provide kids with a positive, educational, and fun experience in the world of run

ning. To combat the increasing rates of child obesity in America, Jeff designed a running program that would motivate kids to be healthy and active and provide a fun environment to improve their self-esteem. Details:
The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five week running program for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. Each Race Series takes place once a week and offers running events such as the 50 yard dash, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the one mile run. Kids will 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 division will receive a trophy. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you are since all participants will receive a medal and gift bag for their achievements!

Coordinator needed for next season! My family and I will be relocating to North Carolina this summer. We are looking for...
05/05/2026

Coordinator needed for next season! My family and I will be relocating to North Carolina this summer. We are looking for a new Coordinator to continue this amazing program starting Fall 2026! If you or someone you know is interested, please complete the Start a Race form here: https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/apply-for-community-coordinator/. A team member will be in touch. Thank you for helping continue the HKRS mission in our community! We had a great season so far and will have a great last race! Huge thank you again to the volunteers that helped us keep it going!

04/22/2026

Week 2 results are in!! Everyone did an amazing job for week 2! It turned out to be a beautiful afternoon despite the morning. Please take the time over the next few weeks to help them improve their fitness/endurance level with any kind of physical activity. Basically, get them up and moving!

Remind your runners that these races are not only about first place but about improving on yourself week to week. Talk to your runners about their time and start to plan a goal for the rest of the series.

One thing I noticed for the 2/3 year olds is a few parents ran with the kids. Please make sure moving forward you do not run with the kids as this is meant to build their confidence and endurance. If they do not want to run that is perfectly acceptable. This does not apply to the challenger division.

Click the link below to see the results for week 1. The 50 and 75 yard dash are not timed so how they finished in the heat is where they will be in the results. The 1/4, 1/2 and full mile is timed so their place is determined by their time. Additionally, we run the mile as coed and for 2 different age divisions, so your child may have finished third in the mile heat but first in their overall age group results.

Hi everyone, We are thankful for the much needed rain! I just got out to the fields and they are all clear so we will b...
04/19/2026

Hi everyone,

We are thankful for the much needed rain! I just got out to the fields and they are all clear so we will be running today!

04/14/2026

Thank you all for a wonderful spring kick off to races! All the kids did an amazing job and we are proud of all of their efforts! Please take the time over the next weeks to help them improve their fitness/endurance level with any kind of physical activity. Basically, get them up and moving!

Remind your runners that these races are not only about first place but about improving on yourself week to week. Talk to your runners about their time and start to plan a goal for the rest of the series.

I want to thank everyone for being patient with us! This is my first year running this program. In addition we did not have any returning volunteers so yesterday was everyone’s first race! We did have a hiccup with starting some of the 50/75 yard heats a few minutes early. I will makes sure moving forward we stick to the schedule. Having said that, please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early to be ready and to join the warm up sessions. These sessions will take place at the beginning and before the 1/4 mile as a reminder. Please make sure to thank the volunteers when you see them as we would not be able to run without them!

Check your email for more details.

We had a great turnout last night with about half of the runners picking up their bibs and shirts! We will be at the Shi...
04/09/2026

We had a great turnout last night with about half of the runners picking up their bibs and shirts! We will be at the Shiloh Hills Park again tonight from 5-7. Excited for our first race day this Sunday!

I also wanted to share this event at the Berks Heritage Center on 4/25. This event is hosted by the Reading and Berks YMCA as well as Berks County Parks and Recreation. A great way to get out and support the community.

Friendly reminder shirt/bib pick up is tonight from 4-6 and tomorrow 5-7 at Shiloh Hills. Anyone that picks up prior to ...
04/08/2026

Friendly reminder shirt/bib pick up is tonight from 4-6 and tomorrow 5-7 at Shiloh Hills. Anyone that picks up prior to race day will be entered in a chance to win 4 tickets to the Reading Phil’s! Also, keep an eye on your email for general housekeeping and race day info later today.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce Ignite Martial Arts in Wyomissing as our newest sponsor! They have an amazing stu...
04/07/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce Ignite Martial Arts in Wyomissing as our newest sponsor! They have an amazing studio and very fun programs for all ages! If you have not already done so I would check them out. Also, they are planning on attending all races and will have a break board for kids to try out!

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