Get ready to lace up those sneakers and hit the course! The Healthy Kids Running Series - Woodbury (HKRS) is back this fall 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:
οΈπβοΈ 50 & 75-yard (pre-k ages 2-5) Non-Competitive dashes there will not be trophies for these age groups.
πβοΈ 75-yard dashes (Challenger Division)
πβοΈ ¼ mile, ½ mile, and 1-mile runs (for older age groups)
πβοΈ 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! π 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:
βοΈ Race bibs for each week
βοΈ A Healthy Kids Running Series T-shirt
βοΈ A finisher’s medal
βοΈ Sponsor giveaways
π Early Bird Registration is available online until August 17, 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. π
Single-Day Race Option
Can’t commit to all five weeks? No problem!
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Single-day race registration are available on-site, one hour before race time.
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Includes a race bib and a T-shirt (while supplies last).
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You can upgrade to the full series at any time!
Race Location
Middleton Elementary School
π9105 Lake Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
Fall 2025 Race Dates
ποΈ Sunday, September 7
ποΈ Sunday, September 14
ποΈ Sunday, September 21
ποΈ Sunday, September 28
ποΈ Sunday, October 5 (featuring the Parents Race!)
π Rain Date: Sunday, October 12
Race Fee & Discounts
π° $54 per runner for the full series
π° Early Bird Discount available until August 17, 2025
Race Packet Pick-Up
π¦ 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!
π’ 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! π½πβοΈπ
Enter Giveaway below or click on link HERE.
Entries will be accepted from September 1st, 2025 through September 4th, 2025.
