From the Organizer
* Due to NCHS track resurfacing, the kids run for fun venue will change in 2026. For the Month of June, it will be held at Central Catholic High School.
Children ages 1-12 are invited to run on Friday evenings during the summer at CCHS 1201 Airport Road Bloomington, IL This family program by the Lake Run Club, is non-competitive and intended to help teach kids that exercising and running can be fun. Children will be grouped according to age with the younger ones (2 and under) running first (parents may run with young kids). Age groups with many children will run in several "heats" to avoid congestion and accidents. This is our 30th year of the Kids Run for Fun!
Venue location for 2026 will be at Central Catholic for the Month of June. During the Month of July, we will host the Kids Run for Fun at Kingsley Jr High School in Normal.
Walkup Registration will start at 5:30 PM at CCHS High School. ADDRESS: CCHS 1201 Airport Road Bloomington, IL
- $5.00 Registration for single Friday Session. Walk Up Registration on Friday from 5:30-6:00PM.
2 Year olds will start promptly at 6:00 PM, followed by 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-11, 12+ open mile run. Timing clocks will be onsite to view finish times.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Friday, 6/19
High
77°
Low
60°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
29%
Wind
5 to 9 mph
Host City
About Bloomington, IL
Population
78,703
as of 2023
City Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 2 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 109 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.
Race Location
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Today
Race day is here
- Race
- Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series
- Date
- June 19, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series?
- Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series is a running race held in Bloomington, Illinois on June 19, 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 Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series?
- Friday, June 19, 2026 in Bloomington, Illinois at CCHS 1201 Airport Road Bloomington, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series
Jun 19, 2026