From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find kids events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
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.
High School: We also welcome our high school runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.
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: 5/31/2026
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
High School
Challenger
Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
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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.
High School: We also welcome our high school runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.
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):
Pre-K 50 Yard Dash
Pre-K 75 Yard Dash
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
6th to 8th Grade
High School
Challenger
Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
#GetUpandGo
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.
High School: We also welcome our high school runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.
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
High School
Challenger
Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
#GetUpandGo
This fantastic Friday night 5K and Kids' Fun Run is the perfect way to kick-off your weekend and show your support for the Spring-Ford Area Educational Foundation.
Not only that, but all 5K finishers will receive a unique race medal and everyone who registers for the 5K by April 1st will get the incredible race-themed long-sleeve T-shirt.
When: Friday May 15th @ 6:15 pm (Kids fun run) and 6:30 pm (5K Run/Walk)
Where: Spring-Ford Area High School, 350 South Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468
5K Swag: Unique finishers medal and race-themed long-sleeve T-shirt (while supplies last)
5K Awards: Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top overall males and females in each of the following age groups: Under 9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Kids Fun Run Cost: $10
5K Cost: Until March 23rd: $22 for students and $28 for adults / After March 23rd: $25 for students and $30 for adults
Virtual Option: For those who can't make it or would prefer to run on their own, we're offering a virtual option!! Just run 5K (3.1 miles) anytime between Friday 5/16 and Sunday 5/18 and upload your time on our virtual run log. *Virtual runners will not be eligible for age-group awards
The Spring-Ford Educational Foundation 5K benefits the Senior Impact Dinner. Beginning with the Class of 2006, SFASD has honored individuals nominated by graduation seniors who have made an impact on their educational experience. A dinner is held for nominees and the seniors who nominated them to celebrate how each individual has impacted the lives our students.
Email Erin Crew for more information: [email protected]
This event is directed byThe RUNegades. The RUNegades Running Club is based in Phoenixville, PA. If you're looking for a group to help you train for the 5K, The RUNegades hold weekly group runs in both Phoenixville and Pottstown. You can check out their group run schedule BY CLICKING HERE.
The Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run Series is BACK for another fantastic year!
Join us for a fun, fast 5K with FREE ICE CREAM and FREE BEER (21+) on the 4th Tuesday of every month, May-through-August
Save $20 AND get a T-shirt when you register for all 4 RIGHT NOW!
This incredible flat/fast training series comes with FREE ICE CREAM for ALL RUNNERS!
And FREE BEER for all runners over 21.
Where: Pottstown's Riverfront Park, 140 College Drive Pottstown, PA 19464. Schuylkill River Heritage Area parking lot at Riverfront Park.
When: May 26, June 23, July 28, and August 25
5K starts @ 7pm
Free Kids Fun Run starts @ 6:45 pm
5K Awards: Medals for first overall male and female, plus first, second, & third place in each age group.
5K Divisions: 12&Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, & 80+
Amenities: FREE Ice Cream to all the runners after the race!
PRIZES for all kids who participate in the kids' run!
A FREE beer at Irongate Biergarten after the race for all runners 21 and over.
Register now for all 4 races and save $20 and get a T-shirt!
Cost: $17.50 per race (And a T-shirt) when you sign up for all 4 series races. $22.50 for individual races and $25.00 on race day.
Kids Mile Fun Run: 10 and under always FREE!
CAN'T RUN IN MAY BUT WANT TO REGISTER FOR FUTURE RACES IN THE SERIES?
Click here for JUNE 23 REGISTRATION
Click here for JULY 28 REGISTRATION
Click here for AUGUST 25 REGISTRATION