At Healthy Kids Running Series, our mission is to encourage kids to live an active, healthy lifestyle through a fun and positive introduction to the sport of running. Our goal is to help more kids start running and continue running throughout their childhood and beyond.
The HKRS Marathon Award celebrates runners who stay committed, set goals, and continue building their running journey season after season. As runners progress through HKRS, they can track their miles and work toward an incredible achievement: completing 26 miles, a marathon-inspired milestone!
Starting in 4th grade, HKRS runners compete in a one mile race. With five races per Series and two seasons each year, runners can continue building their mileage over time. Eventually, many runners reach this incredible milestone and earn the HKRS Marathon Award.
Reaching 26 miles is a major accomplishment, and we are proud to celebrate the dedication and determination it takes to achieve this milestone! The HKRS Marathon Award recognizes runners who continue showing up, setting goals, and building confidence one mile at a time.
HKRS Marathon Award Recipients Receive:
✅ Marathon Award Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
✅ Marathon Award Medal
✅ Marathon Award Tote Bag
✅ Printed Marathon Award Certificate
✅ Marathon Award Sticker
✅ Recognition on HKRS social media channels
How to Track HKRS Miles Completed
HKRS runners can track their mileage from previous eligible seasons (starting in 4th grade) as well as current HKRS races. Once a runner has completed at least 21 miles and is expected to complete their remaining mileage during the upcoming HKRS season, they can submit an application for the Marathon Award.
Download & print the official HKRS Marathon Award Tracker HERE!
Eligible runners will receive their Marathon Award items at their local Series awards ceremony on the final race day of their season.
We are excited to continue celebrating HKRS Marathon Award recipients and recognizing these incredible young runners for their commitment, perseverance, and dedication to staying active.
A special thank you to the USATF Foundation for sponsoring this program and helping us celebrate the achievements of HKRS runners! If you would like to help support this program and offset the costs of these awards, we have created a special fundraising page.
To donate, click here!
