Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Buffalo Grove, IL
Buffalo Grove, IL
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Where
Willow Stream Park, Buffalo Grove IL
Distances
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Typical weather
60–76°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
63–80°F
rain
2024
65–80°F
dry
2023
52–64°F
dry
2022
60–77°F
dry
2021
65–82°F
dry
2020
59–74°F
dry
2019
62–77°F
rain
2018
56–74°F
dry
2017
56–75°F
dry
2016
65–80°F
dry
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About this race
Who We Are
- Program Duration: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
- Weekly Events: 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.
- Points System: Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.
Pricing
- Registration Fee: 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.
- Non-refundable: Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Early Bird Registration: Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.
Challenger
- Adaptive Division: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs.
- Supportive Environment: Parents, siblings, and friends are allowed on the course to provide support.
- Assistance Devices: Participants can bring their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.
Makeup Date Information
- Date: 10/25/2026
Single Day Racing
- Registration Details: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite.
- Single Race Fee: The fee covers one race only.
- Eligibility: Single day participants are not eligible for series scoring, overall results, or an event T-shirt.
- Upgrade Option: 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.
Awards
- Medals: All participants receive a medal on Week 5!
- Trophies: Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below.
- Divisions:
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- 2nd & 3rd Grade
- 4th & 5th Grade
- 6th to 8th Grade
- Challenger
Connect With Us
- Social Media: Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
- Hashtag: #GetUpandGo
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