Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Locust Grove, VA 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 3:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Locust Grove, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $50 on Oct 5, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $45$50 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 1 | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 2 | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 3 | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 4 | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 5 | – | Oct 25, 20263:00 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 5, 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 4, then $50 until Nov 8.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 1: $15 until Oct 25.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 2: $15 until Nov 1.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 3: $15 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 100 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Virginia, which costs $22.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile starts at 3:00 PM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Locust Grove Primary School, Locust Grove, VA 22508
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 October 25 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 78°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
- Locust Grove Primary School, Locust Grove, VA 22508Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Locust Grove, VA?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 5, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $45, entry is about 100 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Virginia, which costs $22.50 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- Locust Grove Primary School, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
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.