Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 555 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 285 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run For Autism 5k in Kankakee on June 21. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

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Chicago 125 Springfield 28 Bloomington 18 Aurora 14 Rockford 14 Palatine 14 Normal 13 Wheaton 13 Joliet 12 Decatur 11 Elk Grove Village 11 Hudson 11 Peoria 9 Lisle 9 Champaign 8 Crystal Lake 8 Lemont 8 Elgin 8 Evanston 8 Shorewood 7 Edwardsville 7 Naperville 7 Murphysboro 6 Ottawa 6 Herrin 6 Roscoe 6 Downers Grove 6 Danville 6 Plainfield 6 Belleville 6

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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Rock 'n' Run FUNdraiser!

Mon, Jun 22 · Palatine, IL Palatine
Level 3: Event Entry $75 DonationLevel 4: Event Entry $100 DonationLevel 1: Event Entry $25 Donation +3
From $25 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left
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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)1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 15 and under) +2
From $20 Open Closing Soon
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Strides for Strength 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield
Road Strides for Strength 5k Run/WalkStrides For Strength 5k Walk Only/Stroller Division
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Run Your Axes Off

Sat, Jun 27 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield
Road Non-Competitive 5K Run/Walk - NOT TIMEDCompetitive 5K Run/Walk - TIMED
From $35 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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