Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 411 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 218 cities. The next upcoming race is the Operation Jake in Herrin on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet

Fri, Oct 9 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Open Closing Soon

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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Fri, Oct 9 · Alton, IL Alton

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Race for Rescue 5k/10k- Supporting Coles County Animal Control

Sat, Oct 10 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Road Race for Rescue

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Carlyle, IL Carlyle

Virtual 1-mile fun runVirtual 5K/10K run/walkSarcoma Stomp: 5K Run/Walk for Research +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Welcome Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IL Lansing

Virtual Welcome Run Virtual 5KWelcome Run 5KWelcome Run Kids Race (10 and under)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk & Grammy's Auction at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)

Sat, Oct 10 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Virtual 1.5 Mile WalkVirtual 5k7K Run +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Be a Hero 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Be a Hero 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fairgrounds Classic 5K Community Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

Road 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5KHalf MarathonVirtual Half Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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El Trote De Las Calacas

Sat, Oct 10 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Catholic Illini Feast Week 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Catholic Illini Feast Week 5K

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Mae

Sat, Oct 10 · Effingham, IL Effingham

Road Miles for Mae 5KMae's Mini Mile (Kids Lap)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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36 for Colt: A Memorial Walk & Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Kewanee, IL Kewanee

Road 36 for Colt: A Memorial Walk & Run

From $36 Open Closing Soon

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Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Chili Chase 5KKids Pepper Dash (12 & under)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Candy Corn 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Carmi, IL Carmi

Road Candy Corn 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Chili Chase 5KKids Pepper Dash (12 & under)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Sesser Oktoberfest 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Sesser, IL Sesser

Road 5k Run5kWalk

From $25 Open

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Virtual Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHSKids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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We Love Teachers 5K - Chicago

Sat, Oct 10 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual We Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K VirtualWe Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Zac Plantz Foundation's Don’t Run Alone 5K Walk & Run

Sat, Oct 10 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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SAO HYROX Full SIM

Sun, Oct 11 · Oswego, IL Oswego

SAO ROX SIM 8:20AM WOMEN PRO / MEN OPENSAO ROX SIM 8:10 am WOMEN PRO / MEN OPENSAO ROX Sim 8:00 AM WOMEN PRO/ MEN OPEN +19

From $25 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left

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Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Morgan County, IL

Sun, Oct 11 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Train Up 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Northfield, IL Northfield

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | CHA Students 1st grade+1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Adults, non-CHA students5K | Adults, non-CHA students +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Quincy, IL

Sat, Oct 17 · Quincy, IL Quincy

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Popeye's Fall Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chester, IL Chester

Road Fun Run5K walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Harvard Dia de Los Muertos 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Effingham, IL Effingham

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkFall Fest 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Greenville University Panther 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Road HSHS Employee Rate5K Run/WalkGU Student/Faculty/Staff Rate +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 6 - 10 Year-Old Run 1-Mile Run (non-chiped)Cantigny 5K Run/Walk - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans0 - 5 Year-Old Run 1/4-Mile Run (non-chiped)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Virtual 5K Run or 2- Mile Walk ParticipantKids Registration (12 and under -- Youth T-Shirt Only)Virtual Supporter

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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FIREHOUSE 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Oconee, IL Oconee

Road 1 Mile WalkFIREHOUSE 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual St. Francis of Assisi 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Harrisburg, IL Harrisburg

Road 4th Annual St. Francis of Assisi 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K - Untimed5K - Extended Registration +8

From $12.99 Open Closing Soon

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Chip-Timed Run5K Fun Run/Walk

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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JMH 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

Road JMH 5KJMH 10K

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Virtual TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENTTRFJ VIRTUAL 10 Mile Bike RideTRFJ VIRTUAL Golf Outing (9-holes at a course near you) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

OCR Family 1 Mile Adventure RunKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed)Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Frank Lloyd Wright Races

Sun, Oct 18 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Road Youth Mile5K Walk5K Run +4

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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Marklund Run, Walk & Roll 5K/1Mile

Sun, Oct 18 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Road Marklund Run, Walk & Roll

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest Rotary Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road 1 Mile (Untimed)5KBrat Dinner + Shirt (No Race) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Pingree Grove, IL Pingree Grove

Trail 5k Heat (8:00)5k Heat (6:30)5k Heat (7:45) +14

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle

Fri, Oct 23 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Haunted Hills Hustle

From $35 Open

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STARS Girls Club Walk to End Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-a-Thon

Sat, Oct 24 · Calumet City, IL Calumet City

5k

From $20 Open

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Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5k Student (18 & Under)5k Adult (19 & Over) +2

From $5 Open

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OUTLAST CHICAGO

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Trail 6 Hour Challenge - Saturday6 Hour Challenge - Sunday6 Hour Challenge - Sunday +1

From $80 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Fall Frenzy

Sat, Oct 24 · Danville, IL Danville

Open

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Forte 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Road 5K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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