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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 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.

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):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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

#GetUpandGo

Join us for the 13th annual Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile run/walk, taking place at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on May 2, 2026. Expect a morning filled with delicious food, fitness, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. This memorable event unites nearly 1,700 individuals, spanning all ages and backgrounds, in a shared mission to support our Northern Illinois neighbors and cultivate vibrant, flourishing communities.

Bring your human and show off your tail swagger at our annual Tailwagger Trot 5K! Bring your furry friend or come solo—everyone is welcome to join the fun! Let’s make some pawsitive memories together!

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5K Race registrants will receive the following with their registration:

• Sign-Up by April 14th you are guaranteed a race shirt & dog bandana. Please note that any registrations after April 14th, are not guaranteed a race shirt or their requested size on race day or a dog bandana.

• Official chip timed bib

If bringing your dog!

Please note:

You are responsible for the actions of your dog.

Keep your dog leashed at all times.

Leashes must not exceed 8 feet.

Dogs known to be aggressive toward other dogs or people may not participate.

Be polite: pick up & dispose of your dog's feces.

By signing up for this event, owners are agreeing that their dog(s) will be up to date on all vaccinations during the event.

Awards will be given to the overall top male and female finishers. The top male and female finishers in the following age groups will also receive an award: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65, 66+.

Race Packet Pick Up

Lisle Recreation Center 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle

Friday May 1st, from 4pm-7pm

Race Day Registration and Race Packet Pick Up

Lisle Bandshell Shelter 1825 Short St, Lisle, IL 60532

Sunday May 3rd, from 7:30am-8:30am

Race Day Schedule

5K Run/Walk 9:00am

Awards Ceremony 10:15am

Please note that any registrations after April 14th are not guaranteed a dog bandana, race shirt or their requested size on race day.

Every participant must fill out a waiver at registration

Participants must register online, no in-person or mail-in registration will be offered

Race officials maintain the right to cancel the event for safety due to severe weather conditions.