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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025

Saturday May 3, 2025 10:00 am
Linkhorne Middle School2525 Linkhorne DriveLynchburg VA 24503
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Notes regarding time

April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26, and May 3 at 10 AM

Description

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.

It’s time for kids to race, run, and have fun! This is the perfect running experience for kids ages 2-14. Sign up for an exciting race series the whole family will love!
Sign up NOW! https://runsignup.com/hkrslynchburg
Race Dates: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3
Race Time: Saturdays at 10:00 AM
Race Location:
Linkhorne Middle School
2525 Linkhorne Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24503

Parent Race Guide will be emailed out closer to event day.

HKRS Series events take place once a week and offer age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. 

Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points. At the end of the Series the boys and girls who accumulate the most points in their respective distances are awarded trophies.  All participants receive a medal on Week 5!

The Healthy Kids Running Series, which was created by Founder and President of Pattison Sports Group Jeff Long, takes place in over 200 locations across the country. Participating in the series provides kids with a positive, educational, and fun experience in the world of running.

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, sponsor giveaways when available, and trophies for top place finishers. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Online Early Bird registration is $40.00 and then increases to $45.00 three weeks prior to the first race event.

The Healthy Kids Running Series is separated into the following six age group divisions:

Pre-K ages 2-3 years old will run 50 yard dash

Pre-K ages 4-5 years old will run 75 yard dash

Challenger inclusive race for special needs children is a 75 yard dash

Grades K-1 will run 1/4 mile

Grades 2-3 will run 1/2 mile

Grades 4-8 will run 1 mile

Register online or print off a registration form to mail and kick of spring with the Healthy Kids Running Series. 

Who

Ages 2 through 8th grade

Cost

$

How

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