Kids Run Chicago

Congratulations, Kiddos!

Get Your Kiddos In On the Action

Introduce your youngsters (ages 2-12) to the wonderful world of running at the Kids Run Chicago! Turn race day into family day and give everyone an opportunity to run out some energy, Chicago-style. After you finish your event, grab a front-row seat to watch the next generation of runners take the stage — and earn a t-shirt and medal of their own along the way.

AGE GROUPS & DISTANCES

The race will be staged near the original start corrals, in the following age group heats (age as of 9/28/2025):

Age BracketRace Distance
2 - 4 Years Old50 Yards
5 - 61/4 Mile
7 - 121/2 Mile

KIDDOS RECEIVE

Custom-designed Finishers Medal

Custom-designed race T-shirt

Access to the post-race Finish Festival

Post-race food and refreshments

and much more!

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Course, Packet Pickup, Schedule

Packet Pickup

  • Location
    • Navy Pier | Festival Hall A
    • 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Schedule
    • Friday, September 26 | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    • Saturday, September 27 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*We recommend having a stress-free race morning by picking up your kiddo’s race packet before race day. In the event you are not able to make it to packet pickup, race day packet pickup times and location can be found below.

  • Location
    • Will Call tent within the Finish Fest area.
  • Schedule
    • Will Call opens at 5:30 AM on race day.

The Kids Run will take place northeast of the Statue of the Golden Lady at 10:00 AM. Please review the course map for exact location and route.

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