Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 560 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 286 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual in Frankfort on June 17. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

Hoffman Estates Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Virtual Virtual Run - 5K5K Kid's Division Fun Run Untimed (12 Years and Under)5K +10

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Sat, Jun 27 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual5k Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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30 Miles in 30 Days Challenge

Wed, Jul 1 · Rock Island, IL Rock Island

Open

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Community Cross Country Summer Series Fun Runs

Thu, Jul 2 · Normal, IL Normal

Road Summer Series Registration (All Nights)Night #1 (7/2)Night #2 (7/9) +3

From $5 Open

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Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Road 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)2 Mile Run (Timed)

From $14 Open

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RUN WHITE and BOOM

Fri, Jul 3 · Bement, IL Bement

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Tuscola Firecracker 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Road Tuscola Firecracker 5K Run -- Walk

From $35 Open

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Galva Freedom Fest 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Galva, IL Galva

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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4 Miles on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Canton, IL Canton

Road 1 mile4 Mile run

From $25 Open

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Ring My Bell 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Oreana, IL Oreana

Road 2 mile walk/run4.5 miles

From $35 Open

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Park 2 Park 5 Miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Normal, IL Normal

Road 5 Mile Run

From $30 Open

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Firecracker 3k

Sat, Jul 4 · Steeleville, IL Steeleville

Road 3k

From $25 Open

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Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS

Sat, Jul 4 · Walnut, IL Walnut

Road Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALSWheelchair Division 5k for ALST-Shirt Only ("Non-Participant")

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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28th Annual Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

Virtual 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN5k Walk5k Run +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Beecher, IL Beecher

Road 2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Walk2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run

From $18 Open

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Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Youth Run5K Walk5K Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Major Reid Nannen Memorial 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Hopedale, IL Hopedale

Road 1 Mile (Untimed)5K Run

From $20 Open

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Streator Run For Glory

Sat, Jul 4 · Streator, IL Streator

Road Streator Run For Glory 5k

From $20 Open

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God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Forrest, IL Forrest

Road God's Country 2 Mile WalkGod's Country 5K Run/WalkGod's Country 10K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Annual - Dieterich Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Heartland Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

Road Fun Run (12 and Under)5K

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Road Kids 1K4-Mile

From $10 Open

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Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Virtual 2.5 Miles5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +3

From $0 Open

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Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Kids 13 and Under1 Mile Family Fun Walk2 Mile Run Kids 13 and Under +3

From $10 Open

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DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 4 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Road DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5kDeKalb Park District Independence Day 10k

From $35 Open

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Reagan Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Dixon, IL Dixon

Road 5K Run

From $20 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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Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Paxton, IL Paxton

Road Paxton, Illinois Annual 4th of July 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Arukah Freedom 5k Color Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Princeton, IL Princeton

Road Arukah Freedom 5k Color Run Sponsoring WORTH

From $35 Open

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Clinton Celebrates America's 250th 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open

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4th of July Farmers Market 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Mount Carroll, IL Mount Carroll

Road 4th of July Farmers Market 5k

From $40 Open

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Stumpy's 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Shirland, IL Shirland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Bulldog Bolt 5K / 1 Mile Pet Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Durand, IL Durand

Road 4th of July Bulldog Bolt 1 Mile Walk Only (Untimed)4th of July Bulldog Bolt 5K Run / Walk (Timed)

From $24.99 Open

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Frontier Days Stampede Run

Sun, Jul 5 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Road Stampede 5kStampede 5k WalkStampede 10k +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Treat Trot Greater Chicago

Sun, Jul 5 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Open Water Swim CHICAGO

Tue, Jul 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Triathlon Competitive Aquathlon (7/7)Open Water Swim Clinic (7/7)Competitive Aquathlon (7/28) +7

From $23 Open Closing Soon 56 spots left

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Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #2

Fri, Jul 10 · Metamora, IL Metamora

Trail Black Partridge 5 mile BundleBlack Partridge 5 mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Dwight Pit Stop 6.6k

Sat, Jul 11 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Virtual Virtual Dwight Pit StopDwight Pit Stop 6.6k

From $45 Open

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McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road McHenry Lakefront 5KKids Fun Run

From $12 Open

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Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open

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NAMI Sauk Area 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Sterling, IL Sterling

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Women's Distance Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile2 Mile - VirtualKids Fun Run (Untimed)

From $5 Open

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Tutty Baker Fest 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Fisher Fair 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Fisher, IL Fisher

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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Stockton 5k / 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Stockton, IL Stockton

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Byron Fest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Byron, IL Byron

Road Byron Fest 5K

From $30 Open

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Dog Days 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 5K - No Shirt5K

From $25 Open

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Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Road Mullarkey's Spirits Run

From $40 Open

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Springfield Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon Micro Mini TriathlonSprint TriathlonMini Triathlon

From $30 Open

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Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

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