Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Killeen, TX

Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Harker Heights, TX; Skipcha Park, 515 Prospector Trail, 76548
Type: RUN

At a glance

A five-week running series in Killeen, TX, offering age-appropriate races and an inclusive Challenger Division for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.

Fun
Competitive

Great for

Beginner Friendly

The Healthy Kids Running Series in Killeen, TX, offers a welcoming 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, allowing kids to participate at their comfort level. Participants earn points for each race, with trophies for top finishers, fostering a friendly competitive spirit. A special Challenger Division provides an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive experience where support is readily available on the course. It's a wonderful opportunity for young runners…

What to expect

Expect a five-week program with weekly age-appropriate races for kids.
Children earn points for participation, with trophies for top finishers.
An inclusive Challenger Division welcomes children with disabilities, allowing on-course support.

Standout details

Five-week running program
Age-appropriate races for Pre-K to 8th grade
Inclusive Challenger Division
Finisher medal and runner shirt included

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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Distances & registration

12 options

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

PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:38 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:38 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:38 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 9 more options

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:38 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:38 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:38 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:38 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 1
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 2, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 2
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 9, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 3
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 4
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 23, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes May 23, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 5
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 30, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

The course

Rolling
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 supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 6/13/2026

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):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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