KD MARKET Event Organizer
- Location:
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1046 S. Elmhurst Rd.
Mount Prospect, Illinois
60056-4240
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Website:
- http://poloniada.org
- Phone:
- 8472330770 x6
- Tags:
- Run Walk
Races nearby
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Distance: 9.6 km from Mount ProspectSun, Jun 21, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Get ready for a morning of movement, community, and celebration at the 2026 Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk!
Hosted by the Wood Dale School District 7 Wellness Committee, this event was created to promote health, fitness, and an active lifestyle for our students, families, staff, and community members. Whether you’re a competitive runner, casual jogger, or family walker — this event is for YOU! We’re excited to partner with the City of Wood Dale’s Prairie Fest, the community’s summer festival featuring food trucks, carnival rides, live music, and more!
All students who participate in the Pura Vida 5K will receive a wristband for unlimited carnival rides on Sunday, June 21, 2026!
Start your morning with a 5K and spend the rest of the day celebrating at Prairie Fest!
This year’s event falls on Father’s Day, making it the perfect opportunity to run with Dad, walk with Grandpa, celebrate together as a family, and start a new healthy tradition. There’s no better way to honor the dads and father figures in our lives than by coming together as a community and staying active together.
This event is an officially timed 5K and is designed to be family-friendly and open to participants of all ages. Participants who register by the early registration deadline will receive an official Pura Vida 5K event T-shirt. Be sure to register early to guarantee your shirt! The 5K course will take participants on a scenic route around Salt Creek Marsh and the Wood Dale/Itasca Reservoir, offering beautiful natural views throughout the run or walk. The race will begin at 300 Bauman Court in Wood Dale, Illinois, and will start promptly at 9:00 AM.
Pura Vida” means pure life — living with positivity, wellness, and gratitude. That spirit is exactly what this event represents. We invite you to lace up your shoes, bring your family, and join us for a morning of movement and celebration.
Registration Pricing
Register early to receive the best pricing. See the registration tiers below:
Registration Period Dates Adult Price Student Price
Early Registration Now – May 1 $20 $5
Regular Registration May 2 – June 12 $25 $5
Late Registration June 13 – Race Morning (June 21) $30 $10
Age based (student) discounts are automatically applied at checkout
Parking information: Park at Flextron Circuit Assembly - 300 Bauman Ct. Wood Dale, IL 60191. Race will begin at the start of trail just west of the parking lot.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
This is a rain or shine event. For that reason, we have a strict no-refund policy. If you are unable to participate in the event, you can still receive your packet, and shirt and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course.
We will only cancel if our venue requires cancellation. Due to the time required for permitting we are not typically able to reschedule. If cancellation is necessary we will transfer everyone to virtual!
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Distance: 8.9 km from Mount ProspectMon, Jun 22, 2026 at 6:00 PMSee full details
Come “Rock ‘n’ Run” with us to raise funds for Music for the Ages AND Cardio Kidz, two local non-profit organizations in the community with aligned missions!
Music for the Ages conducts intergenerational music events at senior living homes for seniors and young children.
Cardio Kidz supports the physical, social, and emotional growth of children, of all abilities, in a positive community-focused athletic environment.
Both organizations promote positivity, kindness, inclusivity and social-emotional health! Help us raise awareness and generate funds that will support both of these incredible and inspiring missions!
How it works? Participants (Kids ages 1-6) pick a goal they are committed to raise. You can create your own message or use ours to share with grandparents, aunts/uncles, neighbors etc. Kids will receive prizes based on their fundraising level!
Fundraising fee includes: The child's entry fee for the "Rock 'n' Run" activities, a free vanilla or chocolate soft-serve ice cream cup with sprinkles from Family Ice Cream Truck, prizes (vary based on level) and a concert by the one and only Miss Jamie on the Farm (a local music celeb with the littles)!
Multiple kids ages 1-6 who would like to participate? Please register them individually so they each have their own fundraising goal and link and get to enjoy the program fully. Adults and older siblings watching are no charge.
We are so excited for our very first fundraiser and can't wait to have you be a part of it!!
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Distance: 7.6 km from Mount ProspectSun, Jul 12, 2026 at 4:00 PMSee full details
Cardio Kidz is BACK this summer in Arlington Heights! Last summer we hit a record high number of 184 runners; help us grow past 200! Join us for a three (3) week running series for kids ages 2-14 of ALL ABILITIES. Each race takes place once a week on Sunday and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 100-yard dashes, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile and 1-mile run. Kids can register to run UP in distance for a greater challenge. An Alternate 1/4-mile race is available for 2nd-8th graders who are looking for a shorter race. And that's OK! We hope they will give it a try and will encourage them every step of the way!
In addition to the physical benefits of running, the program aims to build social-emotional skills. The Cardio Kidz environment is great for the seasoned runner and also those who may never run before. We focus on a word of affirmation in age-appropriate discussions before each race and will track weekly progress to promote goal setting and increase self-confidence. The emphasis of this series is on self-improvement vs. competition with others. We realize that accomplishments look different for everyone, and it is our goal for every participant to make big strides and have FUN while doing so!
Pricing: $35 registration fee includes: Three (3) Weeks of Races, three (3) Race Bibs, Cardio Kidz Swag, Goal Tracker Sheet, Weekly Progress Report and Finisher Medal.
$5 Sibling Discount. Registration is non-refundable.
Rain Date: August 2nd
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Distance: 3.1 km from Mount ProspectSat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Ho Ho Ho,
Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade)
and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag!
Christmas In July Highly Recommended Early Packet Pickup
- Friday July 17, 2026 - 2:00-4:00pm Early Packet Pickup. We'll do it near the Start/Finish line at Busse Forest (Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25
Elk Grove Village, IL US 60007) Look for the White Fun-Races Trailer.
Jingle Jolly Saturday Schedule July 18, 2026
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6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - Half Marathon
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7:00am Half Marathon Starts
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7:00am - 7:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - 5K
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8:00am 5K Starts
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8:20am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!
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Distance: 6 km from Mount ProspectSun, Aug 02, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
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Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Free photos
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FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
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Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!
Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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