Running Races in Springfield, Illinois — 2026

There are 21 running races in Springfield, Illinois in 2026. The next is the Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk on April 18. Distances include 5K races, ultras.

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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HalfWits & Club Member Half Marathon Celebration!

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Open Closing Soon

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S2 Faction 5K - Springfield

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K

From $40 Closed

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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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Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 8K Trail RaceKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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2026 10th Annual Gold Star 500

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (23 Sep)2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (22 Sep)2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (24 Sep) +7

From $60 Open 10 spots left

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Abe's Army

Mon, Jun 1 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Abe's Army - 5KAbe's Army - 10K

From $0 Open

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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K

From $30 Open

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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K Run (Timed)5K Fun Run/WalkCat Napper

From $30 Open

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Y NINJA

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

OCR 11:15 - Age 5-7 + 1 Adult10:00 - Pro Division Ages 11-1511:30 - Open Course (Untimed) +7

From $15 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

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Freedom Run 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Freedom Run MileFreedom Run 5KFreedom Run 10K +1

From $0 Open

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Springfield Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon Sprint TriathlonMicro Mini TriathlonMini Triathlon

From $30 Open

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Women's Distance Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile Virtual - Race Day Volunteers Only!2 MileKids Fun Run (Untimed)

From $5 Closed

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Lake Springfield Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon OLYMPIC ATHENA CLYDESDALE TRISPRINT RELAY TRISPRINT HIGH SCHOOL TRI +9

From $105 Open

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Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield

Sat, Aug 8 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Thu, Aug 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile - Virtual - Race Day Volunteers Only!2 Mile

From $32.5 Closed

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Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K10K5k - Virtual +1

From $30 Open

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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Run for Honor

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom

From $30 Open

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Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Run5K Walk +1

From $0 Open

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