Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 560 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 286 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual in Frankfort on June 17. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

Firefly 3K Fun Run

Fri, Jun 19 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Virtual Firefly 3KFirefly 3K Fun RunSpectator Ticket

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Plank 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Virtual 5k5k Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Virtual Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Olson's Ace Dad's Dash 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkDad's Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open

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Local 3092 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Road Local 3092 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Olympic Tavern 5K Spirits Run for ALS

Sat, Jun 20 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Olympic Tavern 5K or 6.6K Spirits Run for ALS

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Road 2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Walk2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Road 5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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26th Annual June Jamboree 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · New Baden, IL New Baden

Virtual June Jamboree 5K VIRTUAL RunJune Jamboree 5k Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K

Sat, Jun 20 · Loda, IL Loda

Road Lake Escape Kids 1KLake Escape 5KLake Escape 10 K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road 2026 JOURNEYS 1K Fun Run/Walk2026 JOURNEYS 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Going The Distance for the Salvation Army

Sat, Jun 20 · Morton, IL Morton

Road 5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure

Sat, Jun 20 · Addison, IL Addison

Road POW! to Cancer 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Newman Freedom Festival Run, White & Blue 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Newman, IL Newman

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Little Miracles 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 3K Youth (Age 9 to 17)3K5K Youth (Age 9 to 17) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Their Lives 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Mokena, IL Mokena

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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HIS Kids Cancer Support 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Granite City, IL Granite City

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $35 Open

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Beedles Braving Batten 5k Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Virtual Adult 5K Walk RegistrationVOLUNTEER SHIRT *After VOLUNTEER Sign-up*Child 5K Walk Registration +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Maple City 4

Sat, Jun 20 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Road Maple City - 1 mileMaple City 4 - 4 mile race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Shoebox 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Davis, IL Davis

Road Shoebox 1 Mile Run/WalkShoebox 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sesser Homecoming 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Sesser, IL Sesser

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Olney Center Shrine Father's Day 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Olney, IL Olney

Road 5K Run/Walk5K WALK ONLY

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Autism 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Road 2 Mile WalkRun For Autism

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Wood Dale, IL Wood Dale

Road Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rock 'n' Run FUNdraiser!

Mon, Jun 22 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Level 4: Event Entry $100 DonationLevel 3: Event Entry $75 DonationLevel 2: Event Entry $50 Donation +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Thu, Jun 25 · Forsyth, IL Forsyth

Road DECU Glow Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tolono Twilight Trek 5K

Fri, Jun 26 · Tolono, IL Tolono

Road Tolono Twilight Trek 5K WalkTolono Twilight Trek 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Strength 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Road Strides For Strength 5k Walk Only/Stroller DivisionStrides for Strength 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Legends 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Chicago Legends 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Charity Lemon Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Open Closing Soon

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Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Youth5K Adult

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Road Friendship Festival 1.5 Mile Fitness WalkFriendship Festival 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hoffman Estates Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Virtual 5K Kid's Division Fun Run Untimed (12 Years and Under)5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) +10

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Universal Sole Summer Trail Challenge

Sat, Jun 27 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Trail Universal Sole Summer Trail Challenge - 3 Mile Trail RunUniversal Sole Summer Trail Challenge - 6 Mile Trail RunUniversal Sole Summer Trail Challenge - 9 Mile Trail Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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14th Annual Outrun the Cops 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

Road Adult 5KAdult 10k5k Youth +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Chafin' at the Aid Station Ice Cream Run in partnership with Fitz's Sodas

Sat, Jun 27 · Makanda, IL Makanda

Open Closing Soon

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Carrier Mills - Stonefort Cross Country 5k!

Sat, Jun 27 · Carrier Mills, IL Carrier Mills

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Downs Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Downs, IL Downs

Road 1 Mile Walk - Untimed5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run Today for Tomorrow

Sat, Jun 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Virtual 5k5k Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 27 · Coal Valley, IL Coal Valley

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Youth 15 and under) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Running For Valor

Sat, Jun 27 · Sterling, IL Sterling

2nd Annual Running For Valor

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road "Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Macomb, IL Macomb

Road 2 Mile5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Proud to Run: Pride Race – presented by Walgreens

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k Walk5k Run10k Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · West Salem, IL West Salem

Road 1 mile kids fun run5K Run/Walk5K walk

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Belvidere Heritage Days 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Road Belvidere Heritage Days 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Funky Bunch 3 Mile Invite — DRESS UP!

Sat, Jun 27 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

Road 3 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Axes Off

Sat, Jun 27 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield

Road Competitive 5K Run/Walk - TIMEDNon-Competitive 5K Run/Walk - NOT TIMED

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat, Jun 27 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Road Pretzel City 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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