Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Morgan County, IL

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• Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Springfield, IL [healthykidsrunningseries.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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  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...

  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

  Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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  28.8 km from Jacksonville
  East Birch Street, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62670, United States
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  Kids Run Wheelchair

• Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join us for a 5K Fun Run/Walk benefiting the American Heart Association, proudly sponsored by the Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization. This event is open to participants of all ages and fitness...

  Join us for a 5K Fun Run/Walk benefiting the American Heart Association, proudly sponsored by the Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization. This event is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels - whether you run, jog, or walk, every step makes a difference.

  Proceeds from this event will support life - saving research, education, and advocacy efforts aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease and improving heart health. Together, we will honor the lives lost to cardiovascular disease and support survivors and their families who continue to face its challenges every day.

  Come together as a community to raise awareness, celebrate strength, and resilience, and help build a future with healthier hearts for all. Lace up your shoes, wear red, and help us make an impact - one step at a time.

  At registration there will be hearts to put the name of your loved one who you run/walk for. Red = Survivors; White = For loved ones we lost

  49.5 km from Jacksonville
  1501 South Grand West, Springfield, Illinois, 62704, United States
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  5k Fun Run Run Walk

• Run for the Rose [westofwise.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Join us for the 11th Annual Run for the Rosé!

  This scenic 5K run/walk takes place at the historic New Salem State Park, starting and finishing at West of Wise Winery, home to award-winning wines from...

  Join us for the 11th Annual Run for the Rosé!

  This scenic 5K run/walk takes place at the historic New Salem State Park, starting and finishing at West of Wise Winery, home to award-winning wines from their family vineyard. The course features a mix of roads and trails alongside the beautiful Sangamon River in Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.

  Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be onsite! If wine isn’t your thing, the winery also offers cider & beer from excellent local breweries!

  Registration Includes:

  Chip-timed 5K run/walk

  Wine tasting tickets

  Wine Glass

  Awards: Prizes will be awarded to

  Top overall male and female finishers

  Top three finishers in each age division (male/female)

  Event Details:

  Date: Saturday, April 18th

  Race Start Time: 10:00 AM

  Packet Pickup: Friday, April 17th: 12:00–5:30 PM at West of Wise Winery or Race day from 8:45–9:45 AM

  Note: Due to trails, strollers are not allowed.

  This event will take place rain or shine—don’t miss out!

  *Day of sign-up is available at the winery, please be signed up for the race by 9:40am so we have time to put your info in the system for the chip timing. Thank you!

  45.1 km from Jacksonville
  14096 State Highway 97, Menard County, Illinois, 62675, United States
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  5k Run Trail Walk

• Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  The Pioneer Spirit Sprint and Mini triathlon are a mid-spring tri-series that enables seasoned triathletes or beginning triathletes to test out their abilities in a short-distance, heated indoor...

  The Pioneer Spirit Sprint and Mini triathlon are a mid-spring tri-series that enables seasoned triathletes or beginning triathletes to test out their abilities in a short-distance, heated indoor pool, triathlon. If you take on the Tri-Challenge you participate in the mini-sprint as well as a sprint distance to test your stamina and talent for the triathlon. We are very proud that this event was selected as one of Triathlete’s 2025 Best Beginner Triathlons in the U.S.!

  5k: Run/Walk

  Event (All Ages): 3Mi Run/Walk

  • The 5k will begin at 9:15 am.

  • There will be a gun start.

  • All participants will complete the same route as the running portion of the Sprint Triathlon.

  • Participants will have 2 hours to complete the route.

  5k: VIRTUAL Run/Walk

  Event (All Ages): 3-Mile VIRTUAL Run/Walk

  • Virtual 5k participants will NOT participate on race day.

  • Packets must be picked up locally or pay for shipping on checkout (no international shipping).

  • Participants will have one week (Sunday through Saturday following race day) to submit their results.

  • Virtual participants do not qualify for awards.

  MINI:

  Event (All Ages): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run

  • The Mini Triathlon will begin at 8:30 am.

  • The race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1-mile run.

  • This event is tailored to the novice triathlete and will serve as a great introduction to triathlon for children and adults.

  • Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the mini-triathlon.

  • There are no team registrations.

  SPRINT:

  Event (Ages 12 & up): 300-Yard Pool Swim • 13Mi Bike • 3.1Mi Run

  • The Sprint Triathlon will begin at 9:30 am.

  • The race includes a 300-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride on a rolling and flat prairie road, and finishing with a 3.1-mile run through picturesque Petersburg. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.

  • Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the sprint triathlon.

  • There are no team registrations.

  TRI-CHALLENGE:

  Event (Ages 12 & up): 100 Yard Pool Swim • 5Mi Bike • 1Mi Run & 300-Yard Pool Swim • 13Mi Bike • 3.1Mi Run, back to back.

  • The Tri-Challenge will begin with the Mini starting at 8:30 am and the Sprint starting at 9:30 am.

  • The mini race includes a 100-yard swim, a 5-mile bike ride down a flat rural road, and finishing with a 1-mile run.

  • The sprint race includes a 300-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride on a rolling and flat prairie road, and finishing with a 3.1-mile run through picturesque Petersburg. The run will take you past century-old architectural structures and through a historic cemetery.

  • Athena/Clydesdale options are also available for the Tri-Challenge.

  • There are no team registrations.

  GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • All ages are welcome for the mini triathlon. Ages (12+) are welcome for the sprint and challenge triathlons.

  • An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line of the Sprint.

  • Post-race showers will be available at the PORTA pool.

  • Fee includes: Use of timing chips (chips must be returned), BIB #, race-specific SWAG, finishing medals for all athletes, placement awards, water, and post-race food.

  46.4 km from Jacksonville
  17651 Bluejay Rd., Menard County, Illinois, 62675, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Indoor Run Sprint Swim Triathlon Virtual Walk

• Capital City Biathlon & 5K [capitalcitybiathlon.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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  Saturday, May 23th, 2026 starting at 7:30am for the mini-biathlon

  Location: Danenberger Family Vineyards

  Events:

  Mini-Biathlon - 1mile run - 7.5 mile bike - Starts at 7:30am

  5K Run - Starts at 8:30am...

  Saturday, May 23th, 2026 starting at 7:30am for the mini-biathlon

  Location: Danenberger Family Vineyards

  Events:

  Mini-Biathlon - 1mile run - 7.5 mile bike - Starts at 7:30am

  5K Run - Starts at 8:30am

  Biathlon –5K run and a 15-mile bike - Starts at 8:30am

  Team Biathlon – Split the Biathlon and one person runs the 5K and the other bikes the 15 miles

  Packet pickup is on race day from 6:30 am to 7:15am for the mini-biathlon and reopens again after the mini-starts and is open until 8:15am on race morning.

  Look for the check in tent on the southside of the Winery near Irish Road.

  Parking will be on the east side of the winery. You can use the restrooms inside the winery as well as the outside porta-potties.

  Safety is always a concern so remember to follow the rules of the road. Run on the left side and bike on the right side. We will have Ham Radio operators patrolling the roads and helping with local traffic if any. We don't expect to see many cars along the route because there are only a few homes out there.

  Start time for the 5K is 8:30 am for all participants. The route is a flat, out and back on Irish Rd.

  You are chipped timed so line up according to your intended pace and your time starts when you cross the start line. When you are finished head down to the winery for some snacks after you collect your finisher's medal. There will be some breakfast food for sale as well. So your friends and family can eat too.

  Biathletes after finishing your (1M for the mini) 5K lap turn towards the bike corral near the finish line. Your transition time starts when you cross the finish line. Remember you must walk your bike out of the corral and have your helmet on before you can leave the corral. Your transition time ends and bike lap starts when you cross the start/finish line going east on Irish Road.

  Full Biathlon: After completing your first loop you will be going across the finish line again so we can capture your split time. Your final time is the sum of all your laps: 5k lap; T1 is your transition time to get your bike and back out to the start/finish line, Bike lap 1 is your first 7.5 mile loop and Bike lap 2 is your second 7.5 mile loop.

  We follow these rules for the transition area and bike route:

  1. First come first served for positions on the bike racks in the transition area. Because of the size of the event just about any position will get you in and out quickly.

  2. Keep your gear as close to your bike as possible. Using a small towel or folded larger towel to set your gear on so your stuff is visually separated from others.

  3. All bikers must wear a helmet when leaving the corral area.

  4. Wait until you get on the road to mount your bike.

  5. No drafting other bikers (maintain 3 bike lengths from a rider in front of you). If you are going to pass, do so quickly (15 seconds) and pass on the left side.

  6. Ride on the far right side of the road except to pass or avoid a road hazard.

  We will have awards for top finishers and age brackets for all events.

  28.8 km from Jacksonville
  East Birch Street, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62670, United States
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