Healthy Kids Running Series Returns to Cypress This November with Family-Focused Fall Fun
This fall, children across Cypress will have a chance to lace up their sneakers, build confidence, and have fun outdoors as the Healthy Kids Running Series - Cypress, TX returns for its fall 2025 season. The five-week race series begins Sunday, November 2, and runs through November 30, with events held from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. each Sunday at the D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek, located at 19915 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070.
Designed to get kids moving in a positive, supportive environment, the program is open to children ages 2 through 14 and includes a Challenger Division specifically for children with disabilities and special needs. Online registration is now open, with early bird pricing available until October 12.
Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) was founded in 2009 to motivate kids to lead an active lifestyle through age-appropriate running events. The nonprofit’s mission is grounded in values like kindness, impact, and inclusion—principles that shine through each season, including here in Cypress.
“We want to give every child the chance to feel accomplished and celebrate their success,” said Alyson White, Community Coordinator for the HKRS Cypress team. “This is about building healthy habits and confidence, one race at a time.”
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A Race for Every Age — and Every Ability
Each weekly race offers events tailored to specific age groups:
- Ages 2–3: 50-yard dash
- Ages 4–5: 75-yard dash
- Grades K–1: 1/4 mile
- Grades 2–3: 1/2 mile
- Grades 4–8: 1 mile
- Challenger Division: 75-yard dash or custom course for children with disabilities
The Challenger Division encourages participation by providing supportive accommodations. Parents, siblings, and friends are welcome on the course to assist, and participants may use assistive devices such as crutches, braces, or wheelchairs.
Affordable Family Fun with Big Rewards
The full series registration fee of $48.70 (including processing fees) covers all five races and includes:
- A HKRS runner t-shirt
- A race bib each week
- A finisher medal
- Sponsor giveaways
Single-day walk-up registrations are also available for $16.90 per race. All finishers will receive a medal during the Week 5 celebration, and top performers in each division will take home trophies.
Whether your child is new to running or already loves being active, the Healthy Kids Running Series provides an encouraging community to set and achieve personal goals—all while having fun.
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Get Involved: Volunteers and Sponsors Welcome
High school and college students seeking service hours or reference letters are encouraged to volunteer. Help is needed for one or all of the five race days. Local businesses are also invited to sponsor the series, gaining visibility and connecting with Cypress-area families.
Those interested in volunteering or sponsoring can email cypresstx@healthykidsrs.org for more information.
Share the Fun and Earn Rewards
After registering, families can take part in the HKRS referral program. Share your unique referral link with friends and family to earn up to $25 back on registration. Just three referrals gets you $10 back—six referrals earns an additional $15 refund.
The HKRS Cypress team also encourages families to share their running moments on social media. Tag @HealthyKidsRunning on Facebook or @healthykidsrs on Instagram with #GetUpandGo to join the national community.
To sign up or learn more about the upcoming fall race series, visit the official HKRS Cypress registration page.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.