Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - La Grange/Countryside, IL

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT

Location: Countryside, IL; Countryside Park, 6030 S Kensington Ave, 60525
Type: RUN

At a glance

A welcoming five-week running series for kids Pre-K to 8th grade, fostering activity and community with inclusive options.

Fun
Competitive

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Healthy Kids Running Series offers a five-week program for children from Pre-K through 8th grade in Countryside, IL. Designed to encourage active lifestyles, the series features age-appropriate distances from 50-yard dashes to a one-mile run. A special Challenger Division provides an adaptive 75-yard race, welcoming children with disabilities and offering on-course support from family and friends. All participants receive a finisher medal, with trophies awarded to top finishers in each age division.

What to expect

Join a five-week running program designed for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
Enjoy age-appropriate races, from 50-yard dashes to a one-mile run.
Experience the inclusive Challenger Division for children with disabilities.

Standout details

Five-week running program
Inclusive Challenger Division
Medals for all participants
Trophies for top finishers

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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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 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 9 more options

Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 1
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 19, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 2
Sun, Apr 19, 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 3
Sun, Apr 19, 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 4
Sun, Apr 19, 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 5
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 17, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT · Closes May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

The course

Rolling
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.

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):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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