Looking for a way to get your kids moving and excited about fitness this fall? The Healthy Kids Running Series Killeen is back, and it all kicks off this Saturday, September 28 at 10 AM at Purser Park in Harker Heights! Races will take place every Saturday through October 26, giving kids from Pre-K to 8th grade a fun and engaging way to stay active while enjoying the thrill of racing!
What is Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS)?
HKRS is a non-profit five-week running program held twice a year, in both the spring and fall. Kids will participate in age-appropriate running events, including the 50 & 75-yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1-mile run. Each week, participants earn points based on their race finish, and all participants will receive a finisher medal at the end of the series. 🏅
Race Schedule & Details:
- Dates: Every Saturday from September 28 - October 26
- Location: Purser Park, Harker Heights
- Warm-ups: 9:55 AM
- First Race: 10:00 AM (promptly!)
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Special Division: Challenger Race
One of the standout features of HKRS is the Challenger Division, which offers an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities and special needs. Runners can have parents, siblings, and friends join them on the course, along with any supportive devices they may need. It’s a wonderful opportunity for *every* child to feel the joy of participating in a race!
The registration fee covers all five weeks, and includes:
- Race bibs for each week
- A runner shirt
- A finisher medal
- Sponsor giveaways
- Packet Pickup: Thursday, September 26, at Raising Cane’s Harker Heights (6 PM). If you can’t make it, arrive at the park 20 minutes early on race day for check-in.
For families who may not be able to commit to the full series, **Single Day Racing** is available. Simply register on-site one hour before the race starts. It includes a single race, a bib, and a shirt (while supplies last).
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**Awards & Recognition**: 🏆
- Trophies will be awarded to the top finishers in each grade division (boys and girls):
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- 2nd & 3rd Grade
- 4th & 5th Grade
- 6th to 8th Grade
- Challenger
No matter your child’s skill level, there’s a race for everyone. Whether they’re challenging themselves to improve each week or simply enjoying the camaraderie of the running community, this is an awesome way to build healthy habits and confidence.
Let’s make this series one to remember. See you at the starting line! 👟
