Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Downers Grove, IL

  • Date Sun 12th April 2026 - Sun 17th May 2026
  • Time 3:00PM CDT
  • Location Downers Grove, 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 Spring 2026, taking place in Downers Grove, IL, from April 12 to May 17! This exciting five-week event is designed specifically for kids from Pre-K through 8th grade, offering a variety of age-appropriate running distances including 50 and 75-yard dashes, as well as quarter-mile, half-mile, and one-mile runs. Each week, young athletes will have the chance to earn points based on their performance while enjoying the thrill of competition in a supportive environment.

The series also features a Challenger Division, providing an inclusive 75-yard race for children with disabilities and special needs, ensuring that everyone can join in the fun. With race bibs, runner shirts, finisher medals, and fantastic sponsor giveaways included in the registration fee, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all participants. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to encourage a love for running while making new friendsβ€”mark your calendars 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-transferrable. Online Early Bird registration ends 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.

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!

#GetUpandGo

Races

  • PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Single Day Walk Up Week 1

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 12 APR
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 2

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 19 APR
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 3

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 26 APR
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 4

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 03 MAY
  • Single Day Walk Up Week 5

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 12th April 2026 (3:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 17 MAY

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Location

El Sierra School, 6835 Fairmount Ave, Downers Grove, 60516, IL, United States

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