Kids Run This City race series intends to strengthen our children's lives by installing a sense of resolve, determination and achievement through running.
05/04/2024
We are in awe of the outpouring support about another Kids Run This City race. We can’t wait for the next one too! Unfortunately, primarily due to permit conflicts, we will be postponing the next race until fall 2024 and/or setting our sights on 2025…stay tuned! Either way we look forward to an even bigger & better event coming soon!
05/19/2023
As we continue to celebrate another great race day in the books, we want to give a big shout-out and THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers. Kids Run This City is lucky to have the best group of volunteers out there...they genuinely cheer for every runner, encourage kids along the course, bring the excitement to the finish line, and keep the fun going from start to finish.
All those little legs need lots of helping hands come race day and we couldn't do it without you. Thank you volunteers!
05/18/2023
Race photos are in! Thank you Henington Studios for capturing the excitement at the starting line, the epic finishes and all the fun on the field!
We'll be sharing more photos here across the coming weeks and you can head over to kidsrunthiscity.com to check out the full gallery on the events page.
Way to go runners! The pumping arms, proud medal poses, high-fives, thumbs-up and smiling faces say it all!
05/13/2023
CONGRATULATIONS runners! From the excitement off the start line to the strong finishes and high-fives, it was an all around great race day!
Thank you to all the families that came out to run, to our awesome partners that turned the race field into a party, and to our amazing volunteers that made race day happen!
Photos from the race, taken by Henington Studios, will be posted via email and at Kids Run This City in the next few days! Scan the QR code on the back of your bib numbers to see results, or check them out here: https://www.racetime.info/results/
05/12/2023
The countdown is almost over! Race day kicks off tomorrow morning at 9:15am with packet pick-up, followed by warm-ups with Buddha Belly Kids Yoga and cheer sign making with Macaroni KID Chicago Midtown. The first race starts at 10:30am!
Good luck runners and HAVE FUN! See you at the starting line!
05/12/2023
Confidence is our language and that's why we're thrilled to announce that Connections Academics Chicago is coming to race day with fun activities that will engage all the kids in your group!
Connections Academics Chicago provides customized academic support that supports kids on their lifelong learning journey. Their convenient offerings allow for students to thrive in competitive academic environments..and build that confidence!
Make sure to stop by and visit them on race day and learn about how your young athlete can get to grow even more!
05/12/2023
We're excited to announce that after a well-earned race, runners will get to enjoy Bitsy's soft baked bars and swish electrolyte & immunity drink mix at the finish line!
You can feel good about runners replenishing with Bitsy's - their ingredient list puts an emphasis on nutrition, their products are packed with veggies and all the kids taste is YUM!
Bitsy's products have a burst of flavor in every bite & sip, are a quick & tasty snack option, and they're helping make healthy options accessible to all...now kids will have an extra reason to sprint towards that finish line!
05/11/2023
You'll get the medal, now make the trophy! Visit BASH KIDS CLUB on race day to make a trophy and move your bodies! BASH KIDS CLUB is all about art, movement and creative expression, so you know you'll be having fun with them!
BASH KIDS CLUB focuses on the art of play and offers summer classes, after school programs and family events for every type of kid. Art, yoga, dance, sports & more. They have daily drop-in classes too!
We can't wait to see those trophy's held up high! See you at the starting line!
05/10/2023
Fitness? Check! Play? Check! Skip & Scoot, LLC is bringing both to race day! Make sure to visit their awesome obstacle course and learn about their upcoming classes & party options!
Skip & Scoot kids fitness through play brings a multi-sensory approach, engaging the whole child in exciting and fun movement games. They have classes for all ages at locations across Chicago and one of best parts...Skip & Scoot is a mobile company so you can book them for your class pod, party, neighborhood playgroup, you name it!
Run, skip & scoot on over to check them out on race day and find out about all the fun going on at Skip & Scoot!
05/10/2023
Kids Run This City's Youth 1K/2K/3K is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you runner families for making this event possible and helping raise funds for Chicago HOPES for Kids!
For those that are still wanting to register, we will be opening a few additional spots that will include a medal & bib number (but no race t-shirt).
We can't wait to see everyone at the starting line on Saturday!
05/09/2023
Kids like to run, but they also like to jump, flip, climb & tumble! There's no better place to do just that than Altitude Trampoline Park - Chicago!
Check out Altitude Chicago on race day, play some fun games with them and learn about all their indoor trampoline park has to offer! Foam pits, dozens of trampolines, rock-climbing wall, obstacles, dodgeball & basketball, event space...they have it all!
Active kids can get their fill with drop-in visits, camps and parties. We'll be running & jumping on race day with Altitude Chicago!
05/08/2023
Parents, need a sitter for those young athletes of yours? We thought so! Visit Otter at Kids Run This City's Youth 1K/2K/3K this Saturday, May 13th in Lincoln Park and see how you can sign up for their reliable, on demand kidcare! They'll have fun activities for the kids to participate in after the races too!
Otter matches parents who need care with trusted sitters in their community, on demand. Whether you're looking ahead, need a night out, or are in a pinch, Otter has it covered! This is a game changer for active, busy young families!