Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL
- Date
- September 13 – October 11, 2026
- Location
- Central Park, Grayslake, IL
- Distance
- PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash · PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash · Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile & more
- Price
- $15–$45
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: 10/18/2026
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
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lake Villa 2ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grayslake, IL
Population
20,707
as of 2023
City Elevation
785 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL
- Date
- September 13 – October 11, 2026
- Location
- Central Park, Grayslake, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL?
- Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL is a running race held in Grayslake, Illinois on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Grayslake, Illinois at Central Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL
Sep 13, 2026