Junior Dash Kids Race

Race Day: Sunday, May 18

GOOD LUCK, KIDDOS!

Get Your Kiddos In On the Action

Turn race day into a family affair and launch your littles (ages 2-12) into the world of running at the Life Time Chicago Spring Junior Dash! Grab a front-row seat to watch your juniors dash around and earn their first finisher medal (of many).

AGE GROUPS & DISTANCES

The race will be staged near the original start corrals, in the following age group heats (age as of 5/18/2025):

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

Kids 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!

*Click image for enhanced view and download.

Course, Packet Pickup, Schedule

Packet Pickup

  • Location
    • Chicago Athletic Association | The Tank, 1st floor behind the ivory staircase
    • 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
  • Schedule
    • Friday, May 16 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*We recommend having a stress-free race morning by picking up your Jr Dasher’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 Junior Dash will take place within the finish fest area at 10:00 AM. Please review the course maps for exact location and route.

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