Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Princeton Junction, NJ – Princeton, NJ 2026

Date
April 12, 2026
Location
Princeton, NJ
Venue
Duck Pond Park
Start Time
4:00 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
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The Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 event in Princeton, New Jersey is a youth-focused running race held at Duck Pond Park. The event takes place on April 12, 2026, with a typical start time of 4:00 PM. Entry fees range from $15 to $50, making it an accessible option for families with young runners. While this series is designed primarily for children, parents and coaches traveling to support young athletes may find it useful to know the basic logistics. The afternoon start time allows for flexibility in travel schedules for those coming from surrounding areas in New Jersey.

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, wh

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Princeton Junction, NJ – Princeton, NJ 2026?

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Princeton Junction, NJ – Princeton, NJ 2026 takes place on April 12, 2026. The race is held in Princeton, New Jersey.

Where is Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Princeton Junction, NJ – Princeton, NJ 2026 held?

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Princeton Junction, NJ – Princeton, NJ 2026 is held at Duck Pond Park in Princeton, New Jersey.

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