Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Rochester, IL 2026 — Rochester, IL

Date
September 13, 2026
Location
Rochester, IL
Venue
Rochester Community Park
Start Time
4:00 PM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $50.00
Events
PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash, PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash, Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile, 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile, 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile, 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Healthy Kids Running Series Fall event in Rochester starts at 4:00 PM, giving you flexibility if you're driving in on race day. The event takes place at Rochester Community Park and caters to young runners as part of the national series. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on your registration choice. If you're a parent or coach traveling with junior athletes, plan your hotel stay in Rochester, Illinois to accommodate an afternoon start time that works well for families managing multiple commitments. The park venue provides a straightforward location for parking and pickup logistics.

From the Race 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: 10/25/2026 Single Day Racing: Single day registration opens 1 hour before each race and must be completed onsite. The fee covers one race only. Single day participants are not eligible for series scoring, overall results, or an event T-shirt. 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: 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Rochester, IL 2026 — Rochester, IL?

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Rochester, IL 2026 — Rochester, IL takes place on September 13, 2026. The race is held in Rochester, Illinois.

Where is Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Rochester, IL 2026 — Rochester, IL held?

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Rochester, IL 2026 — Rochester, IL is held at Rochester Community Park in Rochester, Illinois.

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