Running Races in Chicago, Illinois — 2026

There are 82 running races in Chicago, Illinois in 2026. The next is the FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL on April 18. Distances include 5K races.

FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL

Sat, Apr 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

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5k for Earth Day

Sun, Apr 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k for Earth Day

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5KKids' Race

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Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

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2026 Manion WOD - Jaguar Strength & Conditioning - Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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Chicago Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Run to Remember

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Walk (Untimed)5K Run (Timed)Virtual 5K Run/Walk - T-Shirt, Bib, Shipping included! +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run for BEER - Solemn Oath Brewery

Sun, May 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Run for Beer - Solemn Oath Brewery

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Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road BSCO 5K - Hope in Action

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Wolf Lake 5k

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Wolf Lake 5kKids Run

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Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

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Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Race for Peace—5K Non-Competitive (all ages)Race for Peace—5K Competitive

From $35 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open

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2026 Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult WalkerAdult RunnerAdult Skater +3

From $20 Open

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Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun, May 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Walk (Untimed)5K Run5K Virtual +5

From $24.99 Open 30 spots left

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Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Non Alcoholic Beer MileChicago Beer MileBeer Half Mile

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Miles for Migraine Illinois

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

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Freedom Bike Ride

Sat, Jun 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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ENDO 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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DASH for Detection

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual DASHers Main Stage SponsorDASHers Food & Refreshment Zone SponsorTeam Sponsor +1

From $1250 Open

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

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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

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Proud to Run: Pride Race

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k Run5k Walk10k Run

From $45 Open

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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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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

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Open Water Swim CHICAGO

Tue, Jul 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Triathlon Swim On Your Own (7/28)Swim On Your Own (8/18)Swim On Your Own (8/18)_ +7

From $22 Closed 56 spots left

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Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open

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Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polka Run 5K

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Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Kids DashKids Dash5K +5

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Chinatown 5KVirtual 5KYouth Dash (6y - 8y) 200m +1

From $25 Open 15 spots left

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K

From $65 Open

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Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K10KKids Dash +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Track Night Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +2

From $5 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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