Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 654 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 302 cities. The next upcoming race is the Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk in Springfield on April 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Run for the Rose

Sat, Apr 18 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Road Run for the Rose 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Donovan 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Sat, Apr 18 · Donovan, IL Donovan

Donovan 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

From $100 Open

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FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL

Sat, Apr 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Braveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Kewanee, IL Kewanee

Road Braveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ WalkBraveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Resurgence Strength

Sat, Apr 18 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Springfest 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Road Springfest 2 Mile WalkSpringfest 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Canal Street Spirits Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Road Canal Street Afterlife Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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The Champion of Trees 10K

Sat, Apr 18 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Champion of Trees 10KVirtual 10KChampion of Trees 10K Fundraising Participant

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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IWU Against Cancer 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road 5K Non-Student5K Student

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual Rene Shelton Memorial Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/WalkRene Shelton Memorial Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Superhero Fun Run 3K 2026

Sat, Apr 18 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual CHILD REGISTRATION (ages 12 and under)VIRTUAL ADULT REGISTRATION (ages 13 and up)VIRTUAL CHILD REGISTRATION (ages 12 and under) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)

Sat, Apr 18 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Virtual PRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel 5K RunPRC Pinwheel Kids Fun Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Virtual Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit Chicago Heights

Sat, Apr 18 · Chicago Heights, IL Chicago Heights

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Dogs - Glenview

Sat, Apr 18 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Galena, IL Galena

Road 5k10k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Sat, Apr 18 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Walk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their Shoes Groups of 4 or More

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Salem, IL Salem

Road Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Easterseals Central Illinois Community Rally Run, Walk & Rally 5K/1 Mile

Sat, Apr 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road 1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Cardio Kidz Spring Conditioning at FLO Fitness

Sat, Apr 18 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Single Day- April 18Single Day- April 25April 18 & 25

From $20 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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Maine South National Honor Society 13th Annual Spring COLOR RUN

Sat, Apr 18 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Road Maine South Color Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Illini Veterans 5 K

Sun, Apr 19 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Illini Veterans 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Race for the Gold 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Gilberts, IL Gilberts

OCR Youth Performance5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk + Youth Performance

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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5k for Earth Day

Sun, Apr 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k for Earth Day

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Sun, Apr 19 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Road I Raced The Law Color Run 12 and UnderI Raced The Law Color RunI Raced The Law 5k Run 12 and Under +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Buffalo Grove, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Buffalo Grove, IL Buffalo Grove

Road 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 2 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +12

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Naperville, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Marion, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Marion, IL Marion

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 52nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Engineers Without Borders (EWB) at UIUC - 5K Stride for Sustainability

Sun, Apr 19 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road 2026 EWB UIUC 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Morris, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Morris, IL Morris

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 46th to 8th Grade - 1 MileChallenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - La Grange/Countryside, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Countryside, IL Countryside

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 22nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileChallenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Libertyville, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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UTHS Panther Pant 3 Mile & 1 Mile Family Walk

Wed, Apr 22 · East Moline, IL East Moline

Road 1 Mile Family Walk3 Mile Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Light Up the Night Glow Run

Fri, Apr 24 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Road Light Up the Night Glow Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Coach's Corner Spirits Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Road Coach's Corner Spirits Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Soy City CrossFit

Sat, Apr 25 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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5k Run for Mental Health and Wellness

Sat, Apr 25 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

Road 5k (all ages)5k (all ages No Shirt)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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11th annual Morris Superhero Run - April 25, 2026 downtown Morris

Sat, Apr 25 · Morris, IL Morris

Road 2026 Morris Superhero Anyone (Kids and Adults) 1K Fun Run2026 Morris 5K Superhero Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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HalfWits & Club Member Half Marathon Celebration!

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Open Closing Soon

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7th Annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE

Sat, Apr 25 · Buffalo Grove, IL Buffalo Grove

Virtual 7th Annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Arny Johnson 5k - 10 mile

Sat, Apr 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road 5k10 mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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AIWO Color Me Holi 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 3K Run or Walk & Holi Celebration5K Run or Walk & Holi CelebrationHoli Celebration Only

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Valerie Stevens 5k/10k Memorial Scholarship Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Bridgeport, IL Bridgeport

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Run 5K10K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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St Charles Splash and Dash

Sun, Apr 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Triathlon Juniors 6-10AdultsSeniors 11-17

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5KKids' Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Anderson Humane's Walk4Animals & 5K Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5k Run (Timed)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Plainfield Twisters 5k Fundraiser and Charity run

Sun, Apr 26 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Road Plainfield Twisters 5k Fundraiser and Charity run

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Glenview/Northbrook, IL

Sun, Apr 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Avoca School District 37 Family Fun Run/Walk *Please note date change*

Sun, Apr 26 · Wilmette, IL Wilmette

Road Avoca School District 37 Family Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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