Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Lafayette, LA
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Lafayette, LA
- Girard Park, 500 Girard Park Dr, 70503
- 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 races and a supportive Challenger Division.
- Fun
- Competitive
Fun
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 Lafayette, LA offers a five-week program designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Each week features age-appropriate running events, including dashes and distances up to one mile, where kids earn points based on their finish. The series culminates with all participants receiving a finisher medal, and top performers in each division are awarded trophies. A special Challenger Division provides an adaptive 75-yard race, welcoming children with disabilities and offering on-course support from family and friends. This event fosters a supportive and engaging environment…
What to expect
- Participate in a five-week running program with age-appropriate distances.
- Kids can run 50 & 75 yard dashes, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, or 1 mile.
- An adaptive Challenger Division welcomes children with disabilities.
- Receive a runner shirt, race bibs, and a finisher medal.
Standout details
- Five-week running program
- Age-appropriate distances for kids
- Challenger Division for adaptive runners
- Finisher medal and runner shirt
Perks & features
- Awards
- Medal
Awards
MedalFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
12 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 4:45 AM CST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 4:45 AM CST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 4:45 AM CST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 4:45 AM CST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 4:45 AM CST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 4:45 AM CST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 4:45 AM CST · Closes Mar 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 1
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 2
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 3
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 25, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 4
Sat, Apr 11, 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 5
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 9, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
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.
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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