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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Orange County, CA 2026

Date
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start time
3:00 PM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $15
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile–Oct 11, 20263:00 PM$50–
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile1 MileOct 11, 20263:00 PM$50–
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile1 MileOct 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.

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 High School - 2 Miles 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: $50 until Nov 2.
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1: $15 until Oct 11.
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2: $15 until Oct 18.
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3: $15 until Nov 1.

Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 1-mile race in California, which costs $30 right now.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Orange County, CA cover on their registration page, in brief.

Awards

Challenger Division

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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Race details

Where
Niguel Hills Middle School, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 350 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
1 Mile
Editions
2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (May 25, 2025), 2024 (Apr 7, 2024), 2023 (Sep 10, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Orange County, CA?
Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?
At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 1-mile race in California, which costs $30 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?
Niguel Hills Middle School, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.

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.

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