Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Grayslake, IL

Kick off summer with the Lambs on the Run 5K/2 Mile Walk to benefit the men and women of Lambs Farm!

Registration includes an official event T-Shirt (exclusive only to those who register by May 5), a finisher medal, snacks and refreshments.

Retrieve your runner's packet and take advantage of early check-in on packet pickup day, Friday before the raace between 9:00am and 3pm.

Race day packet pickup and check-in opens at 7:30am at the main pavilion.

All proceeds from this event support our mission of helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all.

Celebrating 35 Years of Community, Fitness, and Fun - Family 5K Race & Fun Run

Event: 35th Annual Grayslake Family 5K Race & Fun Run

Host: Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Start Time: 8 AM CST

Location: Center Street & Seymour Avenue - Grayslake, Illinois

Join us for the 35th Annual Grayslake Family 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, July 11, a beloved community tradition hosted by the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce. For more than three decades, this event has brought together runners, walkers, families, and neighbors to celebrate health, local pride, and community connection.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with friends and family, or cheering from the sidelines, the Grayslake 5K is designed for all ages and ability levels making it one of Grayslake’s most anticipated annual events. Proceeds benefit student scholarships at local high schools.

Event Highlights

• Race shirts guaranteed for the first 300 pre-registered participants

• Post-race refreshments for all participants

• Professional ChampionChip timing for all 5K finishers

• Kids Fun Run includes shirts, ribbons, and refreshments

• Start & finish line on Center Street in downtown Grayslake

• Course map available at grayslakechamber.com

Course Information

The 5K course winds through the heart of downtown Grayslake, offering a scenic, energetic route supported by volunteers and local spectators. The course is clearly marked and designed to be enjoyable for both competitive runners, families, and casual participants.

5K Run & Walk

Time: 8:00 AM CST

Distance: 5K (3.1 mIles)

Cost: Early bird through June 30 - $25/runner

June 30 - July 10 - $35/runner

Family 4-pack - $100 through July 10

Kids Fun Run

Time: 7:30 AM CST

Ages: 5–8

Distance: 2-block fun run

Cost: $10 per runner

All Kids Fun Run participants receive:

• Event t-shirt

• Participation ribbon

• Post-race refreshments

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each category.

Overall Awards will be given to:

• Male Overall

• Female Overall

• Wheelchair Male Overall

• Wheelchair Female Overall

Age Group Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age divisions: 9 & under, 10–12, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80 & over.

Registration fees are non-refundable. No rollerblades, skates, skateboards or pets.

Packet Pickup & In-Person Registration

Race packets may be picked up at the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce office, located on the lower level of Grayslake Village Hall (10 S. Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, Illinois).

Packet Pickup Dates & Times:

• Wednesday, July 8: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Thursday, July 9: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Friday, July 10: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

In-person registration is available during packet pickup hours and on race day for $45/runner.

Join the Lake County Opioid Initiative and our community partners for the Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk, a community event dedicated to remembering those we’ve lost, supporting those in recovery, and raising awareness about the ongoing opioid crisis.

This family-friendly event offers a space for reflection, hope, and connection.

Event Purpose

• Honor the lives lost to overdose and support loved ones affected.

• Promote education and reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorder.

• Unite community members, organizations, and families in remembrance and action.

The GCHS Booster Club Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will take place at Grayslake Central High School. The race starts and ends on the GCHS track. All proceeds will help support the high school athletic program financial needs throughout the year.

The top 3 Male and 3 Female finishers overall will receive trophies.

Medals will be given for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age group category.

Register early to get your preferred shirt size; shirt size not guaranteed after October 17th. Each registrant will also receive a drawstring bag.

Packet Pickup

Walk toward the field and track from the parking lot.

The Fieldhouse doors are on the left (glass foyer) as you approach the field.

The 1st Packet Pick up will take place on the Saturday before the race from 4-6 p.m. in the school’s Field House.

The 2nd packet Pick up and race day registration will take place on race day Sunday starting at 7:30 a.m. (also in the Field House).

Late registrations will also be available on Saturday & Sunday. The race will begin at 9 a.m. on the Grayslake Central High School’s track.