Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cypress, TX 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $50 on Oct 26, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 1 | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 2 | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 3 | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 4 | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 5 | – | Nov 15, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile fee goes up to $50 on Oct 26, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile and 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile and 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile and Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash and Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile and PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash and PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash: $45 until Oct 26, then $50 until Nov 30.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 1: $15 until Nov 15.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 2: $15 until Nov 22.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 3: $15 until Nov 29.
Online registration closes Nov 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 80 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Texas, which costs $25 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek, Houston, TX 77070
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 15 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek, Houston, TX 77070Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 130 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 15, 2026), 2025 (Apr 13, 2025), 2024 (Mar 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 12, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cypress, TX?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 26, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $45, entry is about 80 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Texas, which costs $25 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek, Houston, TX 77070.
From the organizers
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.