Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 654 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 302 cities. The next upcoming race is the Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk in Springfield on April 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

1st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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13th Annual Swifty Swine 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Road Swifty Swine

From $25 Open

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SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Sep 26 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Road Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Friends of the Poor Walk - St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Sat, Sep 26 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Open

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Empower Through Health 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K run/walkKids DashEvent Day Volunteer +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Bloomingdale Trail 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 1/4 Mile Dash1/2 Mile Dash5K

From $5 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)Virtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Road 5K1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Run the River for Respect 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk for Little Friends

Sun, Sep 27 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Road F3 Naperville 5K Kids Race (0.4 mile course for ages 9 and below)F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk for Little Friends

From $20 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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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $25 Open

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Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k

Sun, Sep 27 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5kNorthwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 10k1-mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sun, Sep 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Plainfield Harvest Run 5k/10k & Kids Miler

Sun, Sep 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Road Kids Miler5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $18 Open

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5k for Hopeful Beginnings

Wed, Sep 30 · Palatine, IL Palatine

5k for Hopeful Beginnings

From $30 Open

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Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race

Wed, Sep 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Haunted Wine Run Virtual 5k

From $29 Open

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Shoreline Classic

Fri, Oct 2 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Road 5K5k - Virtual15K +2

From $10 Open

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Prairie State Cup

Sat, Oct 3 · Dewitt, IL Dewitt

Triathlon NCAA Female Draft Legal Sprint Distance Race - INDVIDUAL registration

From $90 Open

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3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k (OPEN)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k - (OSTOMATE)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10 +1

From $20 Open

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5K Your Ways

Sat, Oct 3 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Road Age 10 and under kids fun run5K asphalt run5K Dirt Trail run

From $15 Open

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Haunted Wine Run 5k at Busse Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Run The Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed5K (Youth)5K +2

From $30 Open

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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Road 5K & BrewFest Combo PackBrewFest Only (No 5K)Designated Driver (BrewFest Only - No Beer)

From $15 Open

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Long Grove's Prairie State Half Marathon, 10K & Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual Oktoberfest 5K - UntimedOktoberfest 5K - Extended Online RegistrationOktoberfest 5K +8

From $36.99 Open

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2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Mount Prospect, IL Mount Prospect

Virtual 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL - 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Rotary Run Charity Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Virtual MPS-Loria's 3K RunThe DeSitter Flooring 3K WalkThe Rooney Family 5K Run +4

From $25 Open

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JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 1 Mile Wiley Run - In Person1 Mile Wiley Run - VirtualJJC Foundation 5k Run/Walk - In Person +1

From $20 Open

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Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Cheesy Pretzel 1 Mile WalkCheesy Pretzel 5k

From $30 Open

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Fire Zone 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockport, IL Lockport

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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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

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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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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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Virtual Kids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5KCare4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHS

From $15 Open

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Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5KVirtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Operation Jake

Sat, Oct 10 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Road Operation Jake 5K

From $35 Open

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Kid's Division 5K Fun RunVirtual Run - 5KHot Cider Hustle 5K - Untimed +8

From $12.99 Open

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk5K Chip-Timed Run

From $37 Open

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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)5K Through The Farm +8

From $0 Open

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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Pingree Grove, IL Pingree Grove

Trail 5k Heat (6:30)5k Heat (10:00)5k Heat (9:45) +14

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Walk5K Run +1

From $0 Open

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Fall Frenzy

Sat, Oct 24 · Danville, IL Danville

Open

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Marshall Rotary presents: Jack-O-Jog 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

Road 1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 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 Adult (19 & Over)5k Student (18 & Under) +2

From $5 Open

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Allerton Park Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Trail 2 Mile Nature WalkVIRTUAL 5.7 Mile Trail Run5.7 Mile Trail Run

From $30 Open

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