Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Asheville, NC 2026 — Mills River, NC

Date
September 27, 2026
Location
Mills River, NC
Venue
Milles River Park
Start Time
3:00 PM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $50.00
Events
PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash, PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash, Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile, 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile, 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile, 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Includes
T-Shirt

The Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 event starts at 3:00 PM, giving you flexibility if you're driving in on race day. Held at Mills River Park in Mills River, North Carolina, this running event caters to younger athletes and families. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on the event option you select. The afternoon start time means you can arrive locally in the morning, settle into a hotel, and have time to review the course and logistics before heading to the venue. Mills River is in the Asheville area of western North Carolina, so lodging options in nearby Asheville offer convenient access to the park.

From the Race Organizer
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: 11/1/2026 Single Day Racing: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite. The fee covers one race only. Single day participants are not eligible for series scoring, overall results, or an event T-shirt. Participants may upgrade to the full series to receive scoring and a T-shirt for races after the upgrade. Upgrade instructions can be found HERE . 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 Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs! #GetUpandGo

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for September 27.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Mills River, NC. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Asheville, NC 2026 — Mills River, NC?

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Asheville, NC 2026 — Mills River, NC takes place on September 27, 2026. The race is held in Mills River, North Carolina.

Where is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Asheville, NC 2026 — Mills River, NC held?

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Asheville, NC 2026 — Mills River, NC is held at Milles River Park in Mills River, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Asheville, NC 2026 — Mills River, NC?

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