Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Hainesport, NJ

Looking for a great way to start your multisport season? Looking to get to know some of your fellow athletes in a cool unique venue? Look no further! We've got everything you're looking for at Medford Lakes!

All campers will receive a comp code good for one free race at Sunday's Medford SwimFest on 4/26.

This spring camp includes swim/bike/run coaching, accommodations, meals, and sag support for designated bike rides. You'll have the option to stay at group camp after workouts to exchange war stories by the campfire. Plus, you don't need to lift a finger after a hard day of training. We've got it all covered.

Sample itinerary:

Thursday:

12 Noon - Check into your cabins and settle into your accommodations. Meet and greet with the other campers.

1PM - Lunch @ mess hall

2:30PM - Easy no drop ride with some technical tips. Followed immediately by a transition run on unpaved roads throughout the camp.

5PM - Open water swim at Lake Stockwell. Put on and remove your wetsuit and learn some basics for early season swimming.

6:30PM - Dinner @ mess hall

Friday:

7AM - Early morning run

8AM - Breakfast @ mess hall

10AM - "Long" ride - Break into groups based on speed and distance.

2PM - Lunch @ mess hall

4PM - Group activity such as archery, climbing wall, and other fun camp options.

6:30PM - Dinner @ mess hall

Saturday:

8AM - Breakfast @ mess hall

9AM - Swim clinic @ Lake Stockwell

1PM - Lunch @ mess hall

3PM - Choice of bike ride or run

6:30PM - Dinner @ mess hall

Sunday:

6AM - Breakfast

9AM - Medford SwimFest - your choice of event: 800m swim, 1600m swim, 2400m swim, or SwimRun (1600m swim, 5K run).

12 Noon - Check out of camp. Good bye and good luck this season!

PLEASE CONTACT CAMP DIRECTOR, JOHN KENNY, IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS. If you have specific training goals, we'll work with you (and your coach, if applicable) to get you your ideal training weekend. We understand that not everyone is in the same place in their training journey and scaled workouts will reflect that.

John Kenny

john@frenchcreekracing.com

(484) 982-4080

Welcome to our first Medford SwimFest presented by French Creek Racing!

SwimFest event features our 800m, 1600m, and 2400m swim races, plus, a SwimRun (1600m Swim, 5K run)

SwimFest Schedule:

Thursday at Noon - Medford Triathlon Camp begins.

Thursday at midnight - Online registration for SwimFest closes

Sunday 9AM - 800m Swim Start

Sunday 9:45AM - 1600m Swim Start // SwimRun Start

Sunday 11AM - 2400m Swim Start

Sunday 12PM - Awards ceremony

Swim Course: The swim course will be an 800 meter course. Click HERE for the Course Map.

800 meter race: complete one lap

1600 meter race: complete two laps

SwimRun - 2 laps of swim course, 1 lap of 5K run course.

2400 meter race: complete three laps

Participants will not get out of the water in between laps. Participants will get out of the water only after their last lap of the swim and finish on land. See course map for more details.

Start: The first race will be the 800 meter event. The second race is the 1600 meter swim, concurrent with the SwimRun. The third and final swim will be 2400 meters. Each race will begin as scheduled, however swimmers who have not completed their event before the next race begins will be allowed to finish and will not be pulled from the water. This will be an in water start, wave format. You can combine events! You are eligible for awards for each individual event you compete in but will only get one swag bag. All three events combined is a total of 4,800 meters (3 miles). Each race will be allowed a 10 minute warm up near the start area.

Timing: This event will be professionally chip timed! We will be providing race day results on our race page after you finish your race. We will also provide a web link to results that you can share with your family and friends so they can follow your race on their web devices.

Course Support: We will have water at the finish line. We will also have food items at the finish line for volunteers and participants only.

Event Rules: All must wear the provided swim cap with bib # written on the cap. Wetsuits will be allowed if water temps are below 78.0 degrees. Wetsuits are recommended during April since water temperatures are usually in the 60’s. Fins are not permitted. Athletes that do not complete the course must visit race officials at the finish line to check in and return their timing chip. If you do not complete your event before the next race starts you will be allowed to finish and will not be pulled from the water.

Custom overall and age group awards will be given to the top 3 M/F in each classification - overall and 10 year age increments.

Register today for 1, multiple, or up to 3 races, and stick around to see all the fun that SwimFest offers!

We will need approximately 10-12 volunteers (kayakers, lifeguards, and other helpers). Register Here to VOLUNTEER, or contact erin@frenchcreekracing.com if you have any questions.

We will follow the USAT Wetsuit rule of 78º temperature threshold. Water temperature is likely to be below 78º at this time of year, and therefore will most likely be wetsuit legal.

When you arrive, check in at our table, take a swim cap, and have your number marked. New Wave Swim Buoys may be worn by racers (your choice of color).

Want to join us for more than just the day?!? JOIN US FOR A LONG WEEKEND OF TRIATHLON TRAINING AT TRI CAMP 4/23-4/26!

Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS will be issued. If requested at least 14 days in advance, we will be able to transfer your funds to a different race event. A nominal fee shall apply.

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: 6/14/2026

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

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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The Hainesport Pride Run is more than miles on a course — it’s a celebration of love, inclusion, and unity in motion. Runners, walkers, families, and allies come together to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community while building connections that extend far beyond the finish line.

This isn’t just a race.

It’s a statement.

It’s belonging.

It’s community.

Every step taken is a show of support. Every cheer along the course is a reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and celebrated. Whether you’re chasing a PR or simply showing up in solidarity, the Hainesport Pride Run is a powerful reminder that when we move together, we move forward — together.

Join us. Show your pride. Be part of something bigger than the run. 🏳️‍🌈

Course starts/finishes at the Hainesport Township Park Gazebo.

Registration will remain open online until 30 minutes prior to the start.

Course Map: https://caltopo.com/m/QQ21029

Each entrant will receive a wearable: hat or shirt

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

• Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• Required: Proof of ID

• Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID

• Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place Saturday July 11th, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at Race St., Vincentown, NJ.

SWAG

T-Shirts

Finishers Medal

ITINERARY

Saturday

6:30 am - 7:30 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)

7:30 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race

8:00 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

The swim is in a fresh water lake, the bike and run will be contested on roads though scenic farmland, the course is flat and fast.

Triathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim, 15 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Duathlon Distances

2 mile Run, 15 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Aquabike Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 21.5 mile Bike

Super Sprint Triathlon Distances*

200 yard Swim, 6.8 mile Bike, 1 mile Run

*Distances to be finalized before registration opens

Aquathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 5k Run

AWARDS

No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.

Triathlon Awards & Divisions (Sprint & Super Sprint)

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Duathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**

** If there are less than 50 registrants as of June 5, age groups will be in 10-year increments

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**

** If there are less than 35 registrants as of June 5, there will only be overall awards

Aquathlon Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**

** If there are less than 35 registrants as of June 5, there will only be overall awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race

• Split results will be available on website on race day

• Race scored by DQ Events

• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason

• All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol

• Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.

Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.

Common Rules and Information

• ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID

• Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.

• You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard

• Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete

• Headphones are prohibited

• No riding in transition at any time

• Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.

• Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.