Running Races in Illinois 2026 | Find & Register | My Next Race

There are 575 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 291 cities. The next upcoming race is the Maple City 4 in Geneseo on June 20. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Day 1 Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $38 Open

Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road S.O.B. RUN 5kS.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open

Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge

Sat, Mar 13 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail Trail Quarter MarathonTrail Quarter MarathonTrail Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Apr 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 10K - Extended Online Registration10KVirtual Run 10K +9

From $69.99 Open

Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K - SOLD OUT5KKids' Race +1

From $15 Open

Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

Sat, May 1 · Byron, IL Byron

Road 5k5K Ruck5k +5

From $40 Open

Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat, May 1 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $30 Open

Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Sun, May 2 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Virtual 10K10K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 10K +15

From $49.99 Open

Frontline OCR

Sat, May 22 · Byron, IL Byron

OCR Kid's CourseKid's Course9:45 am Open 5K +30

From $39 Open 31 spots left

Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027

Sat, Jun 5 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Oneness WalkOneness 5k RunOneness Walk +5

From $10 Open 50 spots left

BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtual

Sat, Jun 19 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Virtual 5k Run/WalkSpecial Pricing 2027Virtual +2

From $19.11 Open 100 spots left