Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – South Fayetteville, NC 2026 — Fayetteville, NC

Date
October 4, 2026
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Venue
E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
Start Time
2:30 PM
Sunrise
7:11 AM
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
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The Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 event in South Fayetteville starts at 2:30 PM, making it well-suited for athletes traveling in during the day. The race takes place at E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School on October 4, 2026. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on which distance you select. This is a running-focused event that accommodates multiple age groups and ability levels within the kids' running series format. If you're heading to Fayetteville for this race, plan your travel accordingly to arrive with time for check-in before the afternoon start.

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. High School: We also welcome our high school runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race. 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. 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 High School Challenger Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs! #GetUpandGo

Course & Travel Notes

The Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 takes place in South Fayetteville on October 4th with a 2:30 PM start time, so you'll have a pleasant afternoon for the race. Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) is just 6.4 miles away, making it super convenient if you're flying in. October weather in Fayetteville typically runs between a high of 75°F and a low of 53°F, with about a 25% chance of rain on any given day, so pack layers and maybe toss an umbrella in your bag just to be safe. The venue sits at 194 feet elevation, so it's nice and flat for running.

⛰️ 194 ft elevation☀️ Typically 75°F / 53°F · 25% chance of rain✈️ Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) — 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – South Fayetteville, NC 2026 — Fayetteville, NC?

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – South Fayetteville, NC 2026 — Fayetteville, NC takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Where is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – South Fayetteville, NC 2026 — Fayetteville, NC held?

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – South Fayetteville, NC 2026 — Fayetteville, NC is held at E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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