Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grand Rapids, MI

The race.

The Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI is a five-week program running on a weekly basis for children in grades 4-5 and 6-8, with 1-mile races for each grade group. Registration for the full series includes race bibs each week, a runner shirt, and a finisher medal awarded in week five, plus any sponsor giveaways. Single-day registration is available on-site one hour before each race for a reduced fee covering that race only. Series participants earn points based on their finishes and are eligible for overall results and trophy awards by division. The program also offers a Challenger Division featuring adaptive 75-yard races for children with disabilities or special needs, allowing support from parents, siblings, and friends on the course.