Healthy Kids Running Series (“HKRS”) is thrilled to return this fall for its 2nd season at Kelly Lane Park beginning September 18, 2016. This spring, Sapulpa hosted its inaugural season and hopes to grow participation each season. Sapulpa Public Schools works in conjunction with the HKRS program to raise funds for its Advanced Placement program.
HKRS is a five-week, nonprofit youth running program created by Jeff Long, Founder and President of HKRS. The program is designed to combat childhood obesity while providing children with a positive, educational and fun introduction in the world of running. The divisions and race distances are as follows:
| Divisions | Distances |
| Pre-Kindergarten | 50 Yard Dash |
| Kindergarten & 1st Grade | ¼ Mile |
| 2nd & 3rd Grade | ½ Mile |
| 4th & 5th Grade | 1 Mile |
| Middle School | 1 Mile |
“The Healthy Kids Running Series is all about having fun and motivating kids to be active! Our goal is to provide a fun and positive experience for every participant and see them improve over the five weeks. The support and growth of our Series has confirmed our value and mission.” said Jeff Long, Founder and President.
At the completion of the series each participant receives a medal and trophies will be awarded based on total points to the top boy and girl in each age group. All runners registered for the five-week program will receive a race-bag and HKRS tech shirt. The series provides participants with a fun learning experience which includes living an active lifestyle, dedication and goal setting.
To register your children, volunteer or become a sponsor, please visit our website at www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org.
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About Healthy Kids Running Series & Pattison Sports Group
The Healthy Kids Running Series was founded in 2009 to combat increasing rates of childhood obesity through the introduction of running. What began in West Chester, PA now operates in upwards of fifty communities across the country. HKRS is its own non-profit entity managed by the Pattison Sports Group staff. Pattison Sports Group is Philadelphia’s premier sports marketing firm specializing in Corporate Consulting, Property Representation and Event Management. For more information please visit www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org or www.PattisonSportsGroup.com.
