Sun, Oct 18, 2026

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026

Washington, DC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Distances & Start Times

PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash10/18/2026 12:00$50

PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash10/18/2026 12:00$50

Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile10/18/2026 12:00$50

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile10/18/2026 12:00$50

4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile10/18/2026 12:00$50

6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile10/18/2026 12:00$50

Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash10/18/2026 12:00$50

Single Day Walk Up Week 110/18/2026 12:00$15

Single Day Walk Up Week 210/18/2026 12:00$15

Single Day Walk Up Week 310/18/2026 12:00$15

Single Day Walk Up Week 410/18/2026 12:00$15

Single Day Walk Up Week 510/18/2026 12:00$15

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Registration

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Where It Starts

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Anacostia Park - Playing Field #7, Washington, DC, 20020

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Race-Day Weather

What October 18 usually brings, from 30 years of NOAA records.

47°FMorning low

68°FDaytime high

32%Chance of rain

Usually mild at the start. You warm up fast once you are running, so dress lighter than feels comfortable standing still.

Averages for October 18 from a NOAA weather station 5 miles from the start. A live forecast appears here 10 days before the race.

Training for it?

Run clubs in Washington to train with:

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Common Questions About the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026

Where can I train for the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026?

Join a local run club. District Running Collective, Every Person Run Club, DC Road Runners and others in Washington welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.

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