Healthy Kids Running Series - Glenview/Northbrook, IL

04/26/2026

It’s Kick-off Week! See you at the park this afternoon!
Still need to register? ➡ https://runsignup.com/hkrsglenview

If you missed packet pickup, PLEASE arrive at 2:30 to pickup your bibs and shirt. We still have around 75 kids that need to pickup their bibs before we start announcements at 2:55.

Single Race registration will open for registration online at 2:00 today. There is an upgrade option if you later want to apply that fee toward the full series registration.

There are no dogs allowed at Willow Park per park rules and also HKRS policy. If you need to bring a service animal to the race, please email Christi at [email protected] before 2:00.

04/25/2026

We run TOMORROW!! Our Spring 2026 races are Presented by Runner's Republic and Willow Lake Orthodontics.

Thank you to all of our local sponsors who make our program possible!
Brooklyn Robot Foundry North Shore IL
Chicago North Shore Moms
Gabriel’s Closet Chicago
Goldfish Swim School - Northbrook
Lifeway Kefir
Pine Dental Care: Glenview
Rosley Eyecare & Associates
YogaSix

Register here 👉 https://runsignup.com/hkrsglenview

04/25/2026

Update at 9:15 pm on 4/25. 3 codes are claimed on Instagram and 3 are still available!

It's 1 DAY until our first race! Registration is still open and we have FREE registrations to giveaway!
https://runsignup.com/hkrsglenview

The first 6 people to comment below with will receive a free registration for our 5 week Spring race series!

Thank you to Gabriel’s Closet, Rosley Eyecare & Associates and Willow Lake Orthodontics for donating these registrations!

(the fine print.....must be a registering for the Glenview/Northbrook series for the first time and not yet signed up. 1 code per family.)

04/24/2026

Packet Pick Up #1 is TODAY 3:30-5:30 pm at Rosley Eyecare & Associates in Glenview! 🏃🏽🏃‍♀️

Skip the long check in line on race day, and pick up your runner's race bibs and t-shirt ahead of time! This also gives you a chance to meet your Community Coordinator and ask any questions you might have. Feel free to pick up packets for family or friends as well.
Hope to see you there! 🙌

Not registered yet? Sign up via the link in our bio!

04/24/2026

📢 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
High School / College Students / Anyone age 14+ HKRS needs your help this Spring. Our volunteer program is a great way to earn community service hours towards clubs, activities, sports or college applications. We will provide a letter documenting service hours upon request.

Sign up here ➡️ https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IL/Glenview/HKRSGlenviewIL

Spend a few hours outdoors helping 150+ kids get active and gain confidence as they start building new healthy habits! Sundays April 26h, May 3rd, 10th, 24th and 31st at Willow Park in Glenview. Shifts are 1:30-3:00 or 2:30-4:00. Sign up to help at any number of races; you don't need to be available all 5 weeks.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

04/20/2026

EXCITING NEWS!! 🎉🎉

We are thrilled to welcome Runner's Republic to our sponsor team as a Presenting Sponsor for our Spring 2026 series! 👏

Runner's Republic is a brand new experience in Glenview, which opened in August 2025. It is designed to be a community-first running company that will take what local running stores do best and utilize technology to enhance that experience by offering everything a runner needs in a seamless and comprehensive way.

Check out their kids footwear section if your runner needs some new sneakers this spring!

THANK YOU for supporting the HKRS mission and the kids in our community!

04/20/2026

EXCITING NEWS!! 🎉🎉

We are excited to welcome Willow Lake Orthodontics back to our sponsor team as a Presenting Sponsors for our Spring 2026 series! 👏

Willow Lake Orthodontics is a full-time specialty orthodontic practice in Glenview dedicated to providing high-quality orthodontic treatment conveniently for all of our busy families. Drs. Matt Israel and Barbara Siargos, love to treat kids, teens, and adults and to make this process a positive experience for all!
https://www.willowlakeorthodontics.com

THANK YOU WLO for supporting the HKRS mission in your 16th series on our sponsor team!

04/19/2026

Our 5 week Spring race series starts Sunday April 26th!
Sign your kids age 2-14 up to run with us
https://runsignup.com/hkrsglenview

Volunteer to help for 1 or more races
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IL/Glenview/HKRSGlenviewIL

04/05/2026

Early Bird Pricing ends TONIGHT!
Hop on over to RunSignup today! 🐰 ⬇️
https://runsignup.com/hkrsglenview

03/08/2026

Registration for Spring is now OPEN!!
👉 https://runsignup.com/hkrsglenview

Races will take place at Willow Park (2600 Greenwood Rd in Glenview) on Sundays 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/24 & 5/31. Races start at 3:00 pm.

Race Divisions:
🔵 Pre-K 2/3 year old - 50 yard dash
🟢 Pre-K 4/5 year old - 75 yard dash
🔵Challenger (untimed, inclusive 75 yard dash for children with special needs)
🟢 K & 1st grade - 1/4 mile
🔵 2nd & 3rd grade - 1/2 mile
🟢 4th & 5th grade - 1 mile
🔵 6th - 8th grade - 1 mile

Please like, share and tell your friends and neighbors to help us spread the word! 🏃🏽🏃‍♀️

The Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Glenview/Northbrook, IL is on Sunday April 26, 2026 to Sunday May 31, 2026. It includes the following events: PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash, PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash, Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile, 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile, 4th & 5th Grade...