Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Glenview/Northbrook, IL

Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT

Location: Glenview, IL; Willow Park, 2600 Greenwood Rd, 60026
Type: RUN

At a glance

A five-week running program fostering healthy habits and friendly competition for kids from Pre-K through 8th grade, including an adaptive Challenger Division.

Fun
Competitive

Great for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Healthy Kids Running Series in Glenview/Northbrook offers a five-week running program designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Participants engage in age-appropriate distances, from 50-yard dashes to a one-mile run, earning points based on their finish each week. The series culminates with all participants receiving a finisher medal, and top performers in each division are awarded trophies. An inclusive Challenger Division provides an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities, welcoming support on the course.

What to expect

A five-week program with age-appropriate races for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
Points earned weekly, leading to a finisher medal and potential trophies for top placers.
An adaptive Challenger Division welcomes children with disabilities and their support.

Standout details

Five-week running program
Races for Pre-K through 8th grade
Adaptive Challenger Division
Finisher medals and trophies

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

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Distances & registration

12 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 6, 2026, 7:50 AM CST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 6, 2026, 7:50 AM CST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 6, 2026, 7:50 AM CST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 9 more options

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 6, 2026, 7:50 AM CST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 6, 2026, 7:50 AM CST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 6, 2026, 7:50 AM CST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Mar 6, 2026, 7:50 AM CST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 1
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 2
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 3, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 3
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 10, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT · Closes May 10, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 4
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT · Closes May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 5
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 31, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

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.

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

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