Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Shorewood, IL

Race Details

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026

Date: September 13, 2026

Location: Walnut Trails Elementary, Shorewood, IL

For more information, visit the official race page: Healthy Kids Running Series Shorewood IL.

Race Dates

• Race Date: 9/13
• Saturday Race: *9/19
• Saturday Race: *9/26
• Race Date: 10/04
• Saturday Race: *10/10

Who We Are

• Program Overview: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five-week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
• 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.
• Scoring: Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing

• Registration Fee: Covers the entire five weeks of the Series including race bibs for each week, runner shirt, finisher medal, and any sponsor giveaways.
• Policy: Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Early Bird Registration: Prices increase three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger Division

• Adaptive Race: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs.
• Support: Parents, siblings, and friends can be on the course with runners to provide support.
• Devices: Runners can bring supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc.

Single Day Racing

• Registration: Opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite.
• Fee: Covers one race only: single day participants are not eligible for series scoring, overall results, or an event T-shirt.
• Upgrade: Participants may upgrade to the full series to receive scoring and a T-shirt for races after the upgrade.
• Instructions: Upgrade instructions can be found HERE.

Awards

• Medals: All participants receive a medal on Week 5!
• Trophies: Awarded to the overall top finishers in each division (also broken out by boys and girls).
• Divisions:
  • Pre-K 50 Yard Dash
  • Pre-K 75 Yard Dash
  • Kindergarten & 1st Grade
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade
  • 4th & 5th Grade
  • 6th to 8th Grade
  • Challenger

Connect with Us

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