Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - West Chester, PA 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| Kindergarten - 1/4 Mile | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| PreK 2 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| PreK 3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| PreK 4 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| PreK 5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $50 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 1 | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 2 | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 3 | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 4 | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Single Day Walk Up Week 5 | – | Oct 4, 20264:00 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
- 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile and 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 - 1/4 Mile and PreK 2 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash and PreK 3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash and PreK 4 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash and PreK 5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash: $50 until Oct 18.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 1: $15 until Oct 4.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 2: $15 until Oct 11.
- Single Day Walk Up Week 3: $15 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 480 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
East Goshen Township Park, West Chester, PA 19380
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 4 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 79°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
- East Goshen Township Park, West Chester, PA 19380Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 480 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (May 18, 2025), 2024 (Apr 7, 2024), 2023 (Sep 10, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - West Chester, PA?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 1-mile race in Pennsylvania, 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?
- East Goshen Township Park, West Chester, PA 19380.
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.