Hunter Fajardo is 5 years old and started Kindergarten this fall. Last spring Hunter ran the 75 yard dash, and like many HKRS families, his mother was nervous about the big jump from the 75 yard dash to the ¼ once Hunter started Kindergarten. Since this was his first time running this longer distance, his […]
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Laura Aliberti – HKRS Old Bridge, NJ How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? Fall 2024 is my 7th season! Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? Mid 2020 we made the decision to move to Old Bridge, NJ. I joined the Parks and Recreation board committee looking for ways […]
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Sarah Fabritiis & Leslie Silverman – HKRS South Philly, PA How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? (Leslie) Fall ’24 will be our 5th season (Sarah) We’re going into our 3rd year! Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? (Leslie) I’m a mom of three and when my oldest was […]
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Two year old Hailey Schultz is a true heart warrior, having undergone multiple surgeries before she was even born, open heart surgery at 9 months old, and surviving a stroke at 10 months old that impacted the entire left side of her body. Hailey continues her recovery with her biggest cheerleader by her side – […]
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Victoria Emmitt – HKRS Fort Collins, CO How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? 2 seasons (Spring 2024, Fall 2023) Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? I love spending time with my family and friends. We enjoy being active and making memories together. I signed my daughter up for […]
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Runner Spotlight: Madison Christmann, Reading, PA Madison Christmann is in Kindergarten and runs the 1/4 mile race in Reading, PA. She had an amazing journey this season, showing dedication, perseverance, and commitment!. Read her story, as told by her mother, Stephanie. Spoiler alert: “… she confirmed what we all knew: if you show up, never […]
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Are you passionate about promoting an active lifestyle for kids? Do you believe in the power of community and the joy of running? If so, consider becoming a Community Coordinator for Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS)! Let’s explore the rewarding aspects of this role and why you should apply: 1. Be Part of a National […]
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Ashley Johnson – HKRS Manchester, NH How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? I’m a brand-new Healthy Kids Running Series Coordinator for Manchester, NH. This Spring Series is my first series. I joined in late February and launched our first race series in mid-April. Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join […]
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Healthy Kids Running Series is proud to be awarded a $3,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation. This grant will go to support our mission to engage communities and families and encourage kids to live an active healthy lifestyle through running! The American Water Charitable Foundation is committed to making a difference in the […]
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Asher is 4.5 years old and participates in HKRS – New Braunfels, TX Challenger Division. Asher was born early at 29 weeks and spent his first three months of life in the NICU, including emergency heart surgery at three weeks old. When Asher was almost two he was not walking independently and was ultimately diagnosed […]
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