Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Rochester, IL

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT

Location: Rochester, IL; Rochester Community Park, 90 Wild Rose Lane, 62563
Type: RUN

At a glance

A five-week running series in Rochester, IL, fostering a love for running in kids Pre-K through 8th grade with age-appropriate races and awards.

Fun
Competitive

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Healthy Kids Running Series in Rochester, IL, offers a five-week program designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. Each week features age-appropriate running events, from dashes to a one-mile run. Kids earn points based on their finish, culminating in a medal for all participants and trophies for top finishers in various divisions. This series provides a supportive and engaging environment for young runners to develop their skills and enjoy the sport.

What to expect

A five-week running program for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
Age-appropriate races each week, including dashes, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile.
A Challenger Division offers an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities.

Standout details

Five-week running series
Age-appropriate races for Pre-K to 8th grade
Adaptive Challenger Division
Medal for all, trophies for top finishers

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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Distances & registration

12 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 21, 2025, 8:57 PM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 21, 2025, 8:57 PM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 21, 2025, 8:57 PM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 9 more options

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 21, 2025, 8:57 PM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 21, 2025, 8:57 PM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 21, 2025, 8:57 PM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 21, 2025, 8:57 PM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 1
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 12, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 2
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 19, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 3
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 26, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 4
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 3, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
Single Day Walk Up Week 5
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $16.90
Opens May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT · Closes May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT

The course

Flat
Timed race

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: 5/31/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

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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