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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025 - Woodbury

February 24, 2025

Get ready to lace up those sneakers and hit the course! The Healthy Kids Running Series - Woodbury (HKRS) is back this spring for a fun-filled, five-week running Series designed for kids from Pre-K through 8th grade—with a special race for high schoolers, too! We cannot wait to see those finish line smiles each week.

Each week, kids will participate in age-appropriate races, including:

️🏃‍♀️ 50 & 75-yard  (pre-k ages 2-5) Non-Competitive dashes there will not be trophies for these age groups.
🏃‍♂️ 75-yard dashes (Challenger Division)
🏃‍♀️ ¼ mile, ½ mile, and 1-mile runs (for older age groups)
🏃‍♂️ 2-mile race (for high school students)

Runners will earn points based on their finishing times, and best of all—every participant receives a medal on Week 5! 🎉  Pre-School runners ages 2-5 will be non-competitive this season concentrating on "Race Fundamentals" and getting better every week.





Sign up for the full five-week series and receive:

✔️ Race bibs for each week
✔️ A Healthy Kids Running Series T-shirt
✔️ A finisher’s medal
✔️ Sponsor giveaways

📅 Early Bird Registration is available online until April 6, 2025—so don’t wait! (Please note: Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.)


Challenger Division – Inclusive Racing for All!

At Healthy Kids Running Woodbury, every child deserves the chance to cross the finish line. The Challenger Division offers an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities and special needs. Parents, siblings, and friends can accompany runners on the course, and supportive devices like crutches, braces, and wheelchairs are welcome. 💙


Single-Day Race Option

Can’t commit to all five weeks? No problem!

🏅 Single-day race registration are available on-site, one hour before race time.
🏅 Includes a race bib and a T-shirt (while supplies last).
🏅 You can upgrade to the full series at any time!


Race Location

Middleton Elementary School
📍9105 Lake Road, Woodbury, MN 55125


Spring 2025 Race Dates

🗓 Sunday, April 27
🗓 Sunday, May 4
🗓 Sunday, May 11
🗓 Sunday, May 18
🗓 Sunday, June 1 (featuring the Parents Race!)
🛑 No race on May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)


Race Fee & Discounts

💰 $54 per runner for the full series
💰 Early Bird Discount available until April 6, 2025


Race Packet Pick-Up

📦 Details TBD—stay tuned!


Volunteers Needed!

Be a part of the fun by volunteering at one or more races! Whether you're a high school or college student needing service hours, or a community member looking to give back, we'd love to have you on board. We’re happy to sign off on volunteer hours and provide letters of reference!

📢 Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Join us for a season of fun, fitness, and friendly competition—and don’t forget to warm up for the Parents Race on Week 5! 🎽🏃‍♀️🏅