3 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Morris, Illinois

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, fun run, and wheelchair events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Morris, IL [healthykidsrunningseries.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Apr 19, 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.

  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 supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

  Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

  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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  Kids Run Wheelchair

  Morris, Illinois, 60450, United States
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• 11th annual Morris Superhero Run - April 25, 2026 downtown Morris [morrissuperherorun.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  The race date has been updated and finalized! Race day is April 25, 2026.

  The Superhero Run is a 5K - Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk - and Virtual Run. All races will start and finish at the FOE on the corner...

  The race date has been updated and finalized! Race day is April 25, 2026.

  The Superhero Run is a 5K - Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk - and Virtual Run. All races will start and finish at the FOE on the corner of Washington and Liberty Streets in Nostalgic Downtown Morris, IL. The 5K will start at 9am with the Kids and Anyone 1K immediately after the end of the 5K (approximately 10am). We encourage everyone to come dressed as their favorite Superhero.

  For the 2026 year, GFWC - Morris Woman's Club will donate the race proceeds to "The Heart of a Hero Award" that spotlights a Morris Senior that demonstrates quiet acts of good and heroic deeds.

  In loving memory of Alexxis McKerrow, this special scholarship was created to celebrate the qualities she embodied most--> kindness, compassion and inclusivity. This award honors individuals who make a difference through empathy, positivity and their ability to make everyone feel welcome.

  ***For the safety of all runners and to follow city rules, only service animals are allowed downtown and on the race course. No pets allowed, thank you!

  1k 5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

  120 Liberty Street, Morris, Illinois, 60450, United States
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• Clayton's Tap Spirits Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, May 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Join us at Clayton’s Tap for the Grundy County stop on the Spirits Run • Illinois Adventure Series — a statewide challenge to complete a 5K in all 102 Illinois counties. Morris brings small‑town...

  Join us at Clayton’s Tap for the Grundy County stop on the Spirits Run • Illinois Adventure Series — a statewide challenge to complete a 5K in all 102 Illinois counties. Morris brings small‑town charm, a friendly downtown, and a classic bar partner that’s been a local favorite for decades.

  This untimed, community‑focused 5K begins and ends at Clayton’s Tap. Runners and walkers will follow a simple, sidewalk‑safe out‑and‑back route with a peaceful turnaround at Evergreen Cemetery, giving you that signature Spirits Run moment before returning to the bar for the celebration.

  What You Get

  Spirits Run collectible shirt

  Grundy County finisher medal

  Clayton’s Tap–branded runner cup

  Your Grundy County stamp

  Post‑run drinks, photos, and community fun

  5k Run Walk

  122 W Washington St, Morris, Illinois, 60450, United States
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