Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Camden, NJ

Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT

Location: Camden, NJ; The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia, 1865 Harrison Ave, 08105
Type: RUN

At a glance

A five-week running program in Camden, NJ, offering age-appropriate races and an adaptive Challenger Division for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.

Fun
Competitive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Healthy Kids Running Series in Camden, NJ, offers a five-week running program designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Each week features age-appropriate races, including dashes, quarter-mile, half-mile, and mile runs, where kids earn points based on their finish. A special Challenger Division provides an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities, allowing for on-course support from family and friends. This series fosters a supportive environment for young runners to engage with the sport.

What to expect

Participate in a five-week running program with age-appropriate distances.
Kids earn points weekly, culminating in a finisher medal for all.
The Challenger Division offers an adaptive 75-yard race with on-course support.

Standout details

Five-week running program for kids
Adaptive Challenger Division
Weekly points system and trophies
Finisher medal for all participants

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

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Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT

+ 4 more options

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30 PM EDT · From $6.30
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT

The course

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 to other races.

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.

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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