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 […] >> READ MORE

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 […] >> READ MORE

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 […] >> READ MORE

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 […] >> READ MORE

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 […] >> READ MORE

Calvin was a member of the HKRS family in Caledonia, MI, and passed away unexpectedly a few months ago. We honored him this season with a special theme week, “Colors for Calvin!” HKRS runners donned their brightest colors to honor the memory of their fellow runners.  Calvin’s mom shared that Sunday evenings were the highlight […] >> READ MORE

Elizabeth Coccia & Lauren Keating – HKRS East Brunswick, NJ How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? Elizabeth: This is my 9th season as a coordinator but my kids have been running since Fall 2018 Lauren: For nine seasons, starting in 2020. However, my son started running with the program in 2019 and […] >> READ MORE