Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Shorewood, IL 2026 — Shorewood, IL

Date
April 12, 2026
Location
Shorewood, IL
Venue
Walnut Trails Elementary
Start Time
11:30 AM
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 Spring 2026 event takes place on April 12, 2026, in Shorewood, Illinois, at Walnut Trails Elementary. This running series is designed for younger participants and offers an accessible entry point into organized racing. The event starts at 11:30 AM, giving families a reasonable morning timeframe for travel and preparation. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on the specific category or package selected. If you're traveling to support a young runner in this series, Shorewood provides a small-town Illinois setting for the competition.

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, wh

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Shorewood, IL 2026 — Shorewood, IL?

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Shorewood, IL 2026 — Shorewood, IL takes place on April 12, 2026. The race is held in Shorewood, Illinois.

Where is Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Shorewood, IL 2026 — Shorewood, IL held?

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 – Shorewood, IL 2026 — Shorewood, IL is held at Walnut Trails Elementary in Shorewood, Illinois.

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