Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Springfield, IL

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

Location: New Berlin, IL; Centennial Park, 5751 Bunker Hill Road, 62670
Type: RUN

At a glance

A five-week running program for kids and teens, featuring age-appropriate races, a point system, and an inclusive Challenger Division.

Fun
Competitive

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
School & Youth Teams

Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Healthy Kids Running Series offers a five-week running program designed for children from Pre-K through 8th grade, with a dedicated 2-mile race for high school students. Runners participate in age-appropriate distances, from 50-yard dashes to a full mile, earning points based on their finish. A special Challenger Division provides an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities, welcoming support on the course. This series focuses on engaging young runners in a supportive environment, culminating in medals for all and trophies for top finishers.

What to expect

Join a five-week running program tailored for kids Pre-K through 8th grade, plus a 2-mile race for high schoolers.
Participate in age-appropriate distances, from dashes to a mile, earning points each week.
Experience the inclusive Challenger Division, an adaptive 75-yard race for children with disabilities.
All participants receive a finisher medal, and top finishers earn trophies.

Standout details

Five-week running program
Age-appropriate distances for kids
Inclusive Challenger Division
Medals for all, trophies for top finishers

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

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Distances & registration

13 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 Jan 9, 2026, 4:57 AM 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 Jan 9, 2026, 4:57 AM 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 Jan 9, 2026, 4:57 AM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 10 more options

2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 9, 2026, 4:57 AM 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 Jan 9, 2026, 4:57 AM 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 Jan 9, 2026, 4:57 AM CST · Closes Mar 22, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
High School - 2 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 9, 2026, 4:57 AM 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 Jan 9, 2026, 4:57 AM 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.

High School: We also welcome our High School runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.

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: 5/10/2026

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

High School

Challenger

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