Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Libertyville, IL

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026 - Sun 18th October 2026
  • Time 12:00PM CDT
  • Location Libertyville, Illinois
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 12 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and energetic event at the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026, taking place in Libertyville, IL! From September 20 to October 18, 2026, this fantastic five-week program invites children from Pre-K through 8th grade to lace up their running shoes and participate in a variety of age-appropriate races. Young athletes can look forward to thrilling distances including the 50 and 75 yard dashes, as well as the 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile runs, all designed to inspire a love for physical activity.

The Healthy Kids Running Series not only promotes fitness but also fosters a sense of community and achievement. Each child will earn points for their performance, and every participant will receive a medal on the final week, making it a memorable experience for all. Additionally, the Challenger Division offers an inclusive 75 yard race for children with disabilities, ensuring everyone can join in the fun. With race bibs, a runner shirt, and prizes waiting to be earned, this is an event you won't want to miss! Join us and be part of this vibrant celebration of health, fitness, and camaraderie!

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 bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

MAKEUP DATE INFORMATION: 10/25/2026

SINGLE DAY RACING: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite. The fee covers one race only. Single day participants are not eligible for series scoring, overall results, or an event T-shirt. Participants may upgrade to the full series to receive scoring and a T-shirt for races after the upgrade. Upgrade instructions can be found HERE [https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/terms-conditions/#upgrades].

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 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 20 SEP
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 27 SEP
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 04 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 11 OCT
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 20th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 18 OCT

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Location

Lindholm Park, 30090 N Park Ln, Libertyville, 60048, IL, United States

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