Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Manahawkin, NJ
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Location
- Manahawkin, NJ
- Lighthouse Park, Lighthouse Drive, Ocean Acres, 08050
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A five-week running program for kids Pre-K through 8th grade, featuring age-appropriate distances, a Challenger Division, and awards for top finishers.
- Competitive
CompetitiveWho it's for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyGreat for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Healthy Kids Running Series in Manahawkin, NJ, offers a five-week program for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Participants engage in age-appropriate races, including dashes and longer runs up to one mile, earning points based on their finish. This inclusive series also features a Challenger Division, an adaptive 75-yard race designed for children with disabilities, allowing for on-course support from family and friends. All participants receive a medal, and top finishers are awarded trophies.
What to expect
- Run age-appropriate distances from 50-yard dashes to a mile over five weeks.
- An inclusive Challenger Division welcomes adaptive runners with on-course support.
- All participants earn a finisher medal and a runner shirt.
Standout details
- Five-week running program
- Age-appropriate races for Pre-K to 8th grade
- Inclusive Challenger Division
- Finisher medal and runner shirt
Perks & features
- Awards
- Medal
Awards
MedalFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
12 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 1
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 2
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 3
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens May 3, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 4
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens May 10, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 5
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT · From $16.90
Opens May 16, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
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. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.
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.
Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026
Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.
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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