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Cardio Kidz Summer Running Series

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Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 12 Jul, 2026 – 26 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

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

Races Offered

1st Grade- 1/4 mile

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 400m

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

2nd Grade - 1/2 Mile

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 800m

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

2nd-8th Grade - ALTERNATE 1/4 Mile

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 400m

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 800m

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

4th Grade - 1 Mile

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

5th Grade - 1 Mile

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

6th-8th Grade - 1 Mile

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

Kindergarten- 1/4 Mile

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 400m

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

Preschool 2 Years Old - 50 Yard Dash

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 50 Yards

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

Preschool 3 Years Old - 50 Yard Dash

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 50 Yards

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

Preschool 4 Year Old - 100 Yard Dash

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 100 Yards

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

Preschool 5 Years Old - 100 Yard Dash

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 100 Yards

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Type — Running

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16:00

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Arlington Heights.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 18.6° / 28.5°
wb_sunny 19.1° / 29.0°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.6 /
water_drop 73.2%

About Arlington Heights

Learn more about the host city, Arlington Heights.

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Arlington Heights is a city in northeastern Chicagoland. The 2010 Census put the population at 75,101, the largest for a village in the United States. Arlington Heights is known for the Arlington Park Race Track as well as a large Japanese community, third in the state behind neighboring Schaumburg and Chicago proper. Some notable people have come from the village as well, including Walter Payton, Ted Nugent, and Ray Kroc.

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