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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $50 | – |
| 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $50 | – |
| 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $50 | – |
| Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $50 | – |
| High School - 2 Miles | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $50 | – |
| Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $50 | – |
| PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $50 | – |
| PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $50 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 1 | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 2 | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 3 | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 4 | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 5 | – | Oct 11, 20263:00 PM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 1-mile race in California, which costs $30 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile starts at 3:00 PM. The start sits about 350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Niguel Hills Middle School, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 80°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.
What the organizers of Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Orange County, CA cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Healthy Kids Running Series is a cross country program that aims to provide an inclusive youth running experience for children of all abilities with the goal for children to lead an active and healthy lifestyle as well as to grow their…
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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.