Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Buffalo Grove, IL

  • Date Sun 19th April 2026 - Sun 17th May 2026
  • Time 4:00PM CDT
  • Location Buffalo Grove, Illinois
  • Price $16.90 - $48.70
  • Races 15 races

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Event summary

Join us for the Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 event in beautiful Buffalo Grove, IL, from April 19 to May 17, 2026! This exciting five-week running program is designed for kids from Pre-K through 8th grade, offering a variety of age-appropriate races including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile runs. Each week, participants will have the chance to earn points based on their performance, culminating in a celebration of achievements on the final day.

The event is not only about competition; it's about creating a supportive and inclusive environment. A special Challenger Division is available for children with disabilities, allowing them to participate in a 75 yard race alongside family and friends. With race bibs, runner shirts, finisher medals, and exciting sponsor giveaways, every child will leave with unforgettable memories. Don't miss this opportunity to promote fitness and fun in the communityβ€”register today and get ready to #GetUpandGo!

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: 5/31/2026

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):

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!

#GetUpandGo

Races

  • PreK 2 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 4 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Kindergarten - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 19 APR
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 26 APR
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 03 MAY
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 10 MAY
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 17 MAY

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Location

Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove, 60089, IL, United States

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