New way to get kids to enjoy exercise hits the borough starting Sept. 23
Healthy Kids Running Series is a national, community-based nonprofit which provides a fun, five-week running program for ages 2-to-14 that gets kids active, feel accomplished and lays the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
HKRS is seeking participants for its program in Haddonfield, NJ. The first of five consecutive Sunday afternoon races commences on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. at Crows Woods (901 East Atlantic Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ 08033).
Each Healthy Kids Running Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate race distances. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points, and at the end of the series, the top boy and girl with the most points in their respective age division earn a trophy. All participants receive a finishers medal, race bag and Healthy Kids Running Series tech shirt for their achievements courtesy of Healthy Kids Running Series.
“Healthy Kids Running Series is designed to combat the increasing rates of child obesity in America,” said Jeff Long, Healthy Kids Running Series founder. “My goal is to motivate and inform kids to be healthy and active. We are providing a fun environment to improve their self-esteem and inspire them to adopt a ‘get up and go’ attitude. The support and growth of our series have confirmed our value and mission.”
Over 50,000 kids participate in more than 200 Healthy Kids Running Series nationwide.
To register a child, volunteer or become a sponsor, please visit our website at www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org. For additional questions, contact Heather Kuczynski at hkrshaddonfield@gmail.com or (917) 816–4408.
