2 running, walking, and wheelchair events in Hartland Township, Michigan

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: 5/17/2026

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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Join us for the annual Hartland Memorial Day Run on Monday, May 25th. There will be a 5k run/walk and a 3K (1.85 mile) walk. (The walk is an untimed fun walk)

Pricing:

5k run pricing and 3k walk pricing: $30 until May 10th t-shirt guaranteed, $35 from May 11th to May 24th shirts available as supplies last. Race day $40 shirts very limited supply.

Family discount pricing available: Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $3 per person.

T-shirt: All participants receive a shirt if registered by May 10th. All sign-ups after May 10th will receive any extra shirts on a first come, first serve basis.

Schedule: The race will start promptly at 8:00 am.

Course and Parking: Both the 5k run/walk and 3k walk will begin/finish at the football stadium behind the high school. Participants should park in front of the high school located on Dunham road. Course Map located HERE.

Awards for 5k: Overall award to first Male and Female and first Master Male and Master Female (40 and over)

1st place awards for age groups: male and female in the following age categories: 9 and under, 10-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+

There are no awards for the 3k walk.

Early packet pickup - Sunday May 24th @ 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the high school football field.

Race day packet pickup - Will begin at 7:00 am race day morning at the high school football field

Proceeds will benefit the Hartland High School Athletic Programs. Proceeds will specifically help the high school football team offset cost of equipment and to purchase new equipment for players during the season. Additional donations can be made as well. We appreciate the support!

Safety note: For the safety of participants no dogs, or pets, are allowed at the race. No bikes, scooters or rollerblades allowed. Strollers are allowed, we ask that you kindly line up at the back of the starting line.

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live and available on this website after the race.