Kids running club returns to RVC

Registration is now open for the Healthy Kids Running Series Rockville Centre program, which will begin on Sept. 21.

HKRS will be coming back to South Side Middle School for its second season, with Jean Harris as the local coordinator. Last year, the program had more than 100 runners in the spring and fall.

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five-week, nonprofit youth running program, designed to combat childhood obesity while providing children with a positive, educational and fun introduction to the world of running.

“The Healthy Kids Running Series is all about having fun and motivating kids to be active,” said Jeff Long, founder and president, in a release. “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.”

At the completion of the five-week course, 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 program will receive a race-bag and HKRS shirt.

To register your children, volunteer or become a sponsor, please visit www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org. If you are interested in starting a Healthy Kids Running Series program in your community, visit the “Start a Race” page on www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org for more information.