Candace Baylor – HKRS Woodstock, GA How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? I am currently in my 3rd season as a Community Coordinator. Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? I was interested in signing my daughter up before the previous coordinator stepped down. After a few messages I […]
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This fall Healthy Kids Running Series introduced the Marathon Award program to celebrate runners who have achieved the amazing accomplishment of running more than 26 miles with HKRS, and also encourage younger runners to continue with HKRS throughout middle school. This fall, runners from around the country tallied up their past miles with HKRS and […]
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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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