Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025 - Park Ridge, IL

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025 - Sun 26th October 2025
  • Time 11:00AM CDT
  • Location Park Ridge, Illinois
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 12 races

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up those running shoes for the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025 taking place in charming Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois! From September 21st to October 26th, this exciting five-week program invites kids from Pre-K through 8th grade to join in on the fun of running. Each week features a variety of age-appropriate races, including the thrilling 50 and 75 yard dashes, as well as the 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1-mile runs. Participants will earn points for each race completed, and everyone will walk away with a shiny finisher medal at the end of the series!

This event is not just about competition; it’s also inclusive! The Challenger Division offers a special adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities, allowing them to run alongside supportive friends and family. Registration is straightforward, covering all five weeks, including race bibs, a runner shirt, and fun sponsor giveaways. So, whether your child is a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Healthy Kids Running Series is the perfect opportunity to promote fitness, camaraderie, and a love for running. Don’t miss out on this fantastic experienceβ€”mark your calendars and join the

Organiser's Description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

PRICING: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

CHALLENGER: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

MAKEUP DATE INFORMATION: 11/2/2025

SINGLE DAY RACING: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers ONE SINGLE RACE to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

AWARDS: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash
Pre-K 75 Yard Dash
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
6th to 8th Grade
Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Races

  • PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 21 SEP
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 28 SEP
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 05 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 19 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 26 OCT

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Location

Maine South High School, 1111 S. Dee Rd, Park Ridge, 60068, IL, United States

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