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Join us Sundays this fall beginning September 20 at 1:00 PM!

HKRS-Sparta, NJ is a five-week running program designed to help kids ages 2–14 build confidence, stay active, and have fun in a positive, encouraging environment.

10/25/2026

💚 A special thank-you to Sparta Church! 👟 As we gather for our final Race Day of the 2026 Fall Series, we want to recognize a very special part of our Healthy Kids Running Series community!

Sparta Church has generously opened its front lawn to our runners and families, providing a wonderful space for our community to come together each Sunday. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

As our RACE BIB SPONSOR, they’ve also helped support our young runners throughout the season!

But what makes their involvement even more special is the people behind it. 💚

Many of the wonderful volunteers who help bring our Race Days to life are also members of Sparta Church! From setting up and welcoming families to helping along the course and cheering on our runners, their generosity extends far beyond providing a place to run.

It’s a beautiful example of a community coming together to support its youngest members. 🥹💙

And since it’s Sunday, we’d love to extend a warm invitation to anyone interested in learning more about Sparta Church and its church family by check them out Sparta Evangelical Free Church !!

To Sparta Church, its congregation, and everyone who has helped make these Sundays possible, THANK YOU!

We’re so grateful for your hospitality, generosity, and continued support of HKRS Sparta! 💚💙

📍 Sparta Church
385 Houses Corner Road, Sparta, NJ

10/25/2026

💚👟 ONE MORE RACE DAY! ☀️ Tomorrow marks the FINAL race of our 2026 Fall Healthy Kids Running Series, and we can’t believe how quickly we’ve reached the finish line! 🥹

Through sunshine, rainy Sundays, and a few unexpected changes along the way, our young runners have continued to show us what determination and perseverance look like. 💚

And tomorrow, we get to celebrate them ALL! 🙌

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ Races begin at 1:00 PM
📍 Sparta Evangelical Free Church Front Lawn
385 Houses Corner Road, Sparta, NJ

🏅 Medals for our finishers!
🏆 Trophy presentations!
🏃‍♀️ Parent Mile!
🎉 End-of-season celebrations!

A few friendly reminders:
👟 Make sure your runner’s race bib is completely filled out.
🏃 Parents participating in the Parent Mile, have your waiver confirmation ready!
💚 Stick around for our awards ceremony following the Parent Mile!

One last Sunday of cheering, running, and making memories together!

See you at the starting line! 💚💙👟

10/23/2026

🏆 IT’S TROPHY & MEDAL WEEK!🏅Can you believe we’re already approaching our FINAL Race Day of the Fall Series?! 👟

This Sunday, we’re celebrating more than just finish times and placements. We’re celebrating the determination, courage, confidence, and growth we’ve seen in our young runners all season long! 🥹💚

🏅 Every runner who crosses the finish line on Sunday will receive a medal!

🏆 Trophies will be awarded to our top runners in the Kindergarten–1st, 2nd–3rd, 4th–5th, and 6th–8th grade divisions, based on their accumulated points throughout the season.

And while we can’t wait to recognize our trophy winners, we’re just as excited to celebrate EVERY child who showed up, gave their best effort, and kept putting one foot in front of the other! 🥰

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ Races begin at 1:00 PM
📍 Sparta Evangelical Free Church Front Lawn

🎉 Our awards ceremony will take place following the Parent Mile, so we encourage all our HKRS families to stick around and cheer on their fellow runners!

📸 Swipe through for a look at some of our past trophy winners! 🏆

One more race. So many accomplishments to celebrate. Let’s finish this fall season strong! 💚👟🍂

10/21/2026

💚 PARENTS, IT’S YOUR TURN! 👟

You’ve spent the season cheering from the sidelines, celebrating every finish line, and encouraging your little runners every step of the way.

Now it’s YOUR turn to lace up those running shoes! 🙌

Our PARENT MILE is happening THIS SUNDAY as part of our final Race Day and Awards Week celebrations! 🏅

Whether you’re running for fun, challenging yourself, or showing your kids that you’re willing to give it a try, we’d love to see you at the starting line!

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ Parent Mile begins immediately after the children’s 1-mile division.
📍 Sparta Evangelical Free Church (Front Lawn)

👟 Planning to participate?
Be sure to complete your online registration and waiver ahead of time, and have your confirmation email ready to show at the starting line!

🏆 Stick around afterward as we celebrate our young runners during our end-of-season awards ceremony!

After a season of cheering them on, let’s give our kids a chance to cheer for YOU! 💚

10/18/2026

💚 THE WAIT IS OVER! IT’S RACE DAY! 👟☀️

After a couple of rainy Sundays, we’re SO excited to welcome our runners back to the starting line!

The sunshine is making a comeback, and we’re ready for another afternoon of running, cheering, and finish-line celebrations! 🙌

📋 Before heading out, check your Race Day essentials!
💧 Water bottle
👟 Running shoes
🏷️ Race bib and safety pins

🧦 And don’t forget those layers! It’s a chilly morning, even with the sunshine!

📅 TODAY!! Sunday, October 18
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Sparta Evangelical Free Church Front Lawn
385 Houses Corner Road, Sparta, NJ

💚 Already registered? We’ll see you soon!

💙 Want to join us for one race? Single Day Walk-Up registration opens at 12:00 PM today!

🔗 runsignup.com/hkrsspartanj

Let’s make Week 3 a great one! 😁

10/18/2026

Rain, rain, you’ve had your turn! Now we’re ready for some SUNSHINE! ☀️🙌

After a couple of rainy Sundays, we can’t wait to welcome our runners back to the starting line tomorrow!

Whether they’re racing toward a personal best, building confidence, or simply enjoying the run, every step is something worth celebrating! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💚

☀️ Sunshine is in the forecast, but it’ll be chilly! Dress your runners in comfortable layers so they’re ready to get moving!

📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Sparta Evangelical Free Church Front Lawn
385 Houses Corner Road, Sparta, NJ

💙 Want to join us? Single Day Walk-Up registration opens at noon on Race Day!

🔗 runsignup.com/hkrsspartanj

We’ve missed those smiling faces! See you tomorrow! 👟💚💙

10/16/2026

💚 VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF HKRS! 👟 It takes a village to make Race Day happen, and we’re so thankful for ours! 💚

Behind every check-in table, starting horn, race marker, warm-up, and finish-line celebration are some pretty incredible people who generously give their time to make Healthy Kids Running Series possible.

From grandparents and parents to high school students and community members who simply show up because they want to help, our volunteers remind us what makes this program so special.

🌟 A special thank-you to the wonderful students from Veritas Christian Academy! These young ladies have been helping throughout our Fall Series, from setting up to encouraging runners along the course. They even stepped up to lead our Week 2 warm-ups! 👟🤗

And perhaps one of the sweetest things to witness? Our littlest helpers jumping in to clean up at the end of Race Day. 🥹

Because when children grow up watching others give their time, lend a hand, and encourage one another, they begin learning what it means to do the same. 💚

To every single volunteer who helps make these Sundays possible: THANK YOU! 🌟

Whether you’re there every week, helping behind the scenes, or lending a hand wherever it’s needed, please know how much you’re appreciated.

This is what community looks like. And we’re so grateful to be part of it! 💚

10/16/2026

📢 WEEK 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS! 👟

After another rainy Sunday, we’re looking forward to getting our runners back on the course! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Here’s what our HKRS families need to know as we prepare for Sunday, October 18!

☀️ Dress for the weather! We’re hoping for sunshine, but temperatures may be chilly. Layers are encouraged!

🏷️ Check those race bibs! Make sure your runner’s name is written on their bib so their points can be recorded.

🐾 Friendly reminder: Please leave your furry friends at home.

📧 Check your email! Important updates have been sent to registered families, including information about our upcoming Awards Week and Parent Mile!

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 1:00 PM
📍 Sparta Evangelical Free Church’s Front Lawn

💚 Registration is still open for families who would like to join us!

🔗 runsignup.com/hkrsspartanj

We’re excited to see everyone back at the starting line! 👟💚

10/11/2026

🌧️ RACE DAY UPDATE ☔️ OCTOBER 11 🚫
Today’s race has been CANCELLED due to weather.

Unfortunately, the rain has once again interrupted our Fall Series, and we won’t be seeing our runners at the starting line today. 😢

While we’re disappointed, the safety of our runners, families, and volunteers remains our priority.

📅 An important schedule update: With our rain date already incorporated into the schedule, our Fall Series will now consist of four races instead of five.

📧 Registered families, please check your email for additional information from our local coordinators.

We’re so grateful for the patience and flexibility of our HKRS families throughout this rainy season!

And to our runners: keep those running shoes ready! We can’t wait to see you back at the starting line! 👟💚

10/10/2026

👟💚🍂 Race 3 is TOMORROW!

Can you believe we’re already approaching the halfway point of our Fall Series?! 👟

We’re getting ready for another Sunday of running, cheering, big smiles, and finish-line celebrations!

Whether your runner is racing toward a personal best or simply having fun out on the course, every effort is worth celebrating! 🙌

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ Races begin at 1:00 PM
📍 Sparta Church: Front Lawn
385 Houses Corner Road, Sparta, NJ

💚 Already registered? We’ll see you at the starting line!

💙 Want to give HKRS a try? Single Day Walk-Up registration opens tomorrow at 12:00 PM for $16.90. This option includes one race only; a T-shirt and official HKRS scoring/results are not included.

🔗 runsignup.com/hkrsspartanj

Get those running shoes ready, and we’ll see you tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Address

385 Houses Corner
Sparta, NJ
07871

Opening Hours

1pm - 2pm

Website

https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/sparta-nj/

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