Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 411 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 218 cities. The next upcoming race is the Operation Jake in Herrin on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

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

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Forte 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Road 5K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Paws for a Cause 5K Run. Walk. Rescue. Repeat!

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenup, IL Greenup

Road 🐾 Paws for a Cause 5K Run. Walk. Rescue. Repeat!

From $25 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Orient Spooky 5k!

Sat, Oct 24 · Orient, IL Orient

Road Orient Spooky 5k!

From $15 Open

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The Fall Color 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Virtual 5K8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon 77 spots left

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Fox Mill Community 2026 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Saint Charles, IL Saint Charles

Open

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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Normal, IL Normal

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5K - Virtual5K

From $20 Open

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Wellness Warrior Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWellness Warrior Run

From $20 Open

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Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Virtual 5K Virtual5KKids Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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26th Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Road Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Allerton Park Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Trail 2 Mile Nature Walk5.7 Mile Trail RunVIRTUAL 5.7 Mile Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cardio Kidz Costume Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Little Devil's 50-Yard Dash (Age 2)Spooky 100-Yard Sprint (Ages 4)Creepy 1/4 Mile Run (Kindergarten) +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

Virtual 1 Mile Walk-Veterans1 Mile Walk-Non VeteransVirtual 5k Run +9

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run5k Walk

From $35 Open

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Scout Scramble 5K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris, IL Morris

Road Scout Scramble 5K Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Road 1 Mile1 Mile (Youth)5k +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road H^3 5kH^3 Half Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5K Untimed5K - Extended Online Registration5K +5

From $12.99 Open Closing Soon

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Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

Road 5K Run / Walk

From $45 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Road Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Polish Independence Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polish Independence 5K WalkPolish Independence 5K RunPolish Independence 10K Run

From $69 Open

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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Road Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Road Race The Dead - No ShirtRace The Dead - With Shirt

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

Road Virtual 5KThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5kThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $30 Open

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Carriel Jr. High 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · O Fallon, IL O Fallon

Road CJHS 5K

From $20 Open 40 spots left

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Zombie Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Toledo, IL Toledo

Road Zombie Run

From $25 Open

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2026 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 30 · Louisville, IL Louisville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk2026 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Running with Ghouls

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, IL Canton

Road 1 mile5k

From $25 Open

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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5k RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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Lake Hill Winery Halloween Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Carthage, IL Carthage

Road Lake Hill Halloween Wine Walk 1 mileLake Hill Halloween 5K

From $25 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Cisco, IL Cisco

Road Skeleton Trail Shuffle 5KSkeleton Trail Shuffle Kids Dash

From $5 Open

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5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

Sat, Oct 31 · Oblong, IL Oblong

Road 5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

From $25 Open

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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

Virtual 8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open

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Riverview Ramble Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 31 · Mount Carmel, IL Mount Carmel

Road Riverview Ramble 5KRiverview Ramble 10KRiverview Ramble Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Hope In Motion 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Road Hope In Motion 5K Fun Run – First 50 Free T-Shirt

From $30 Open 50 spots left

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MCDD Beaver Dam Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Shipman, IL Shipman

Trail MCDD Beaver Dam Dash Fun Run/WalkMCDD Beaver Dam Dash 5kMCDD Beaver Dam Dash 10k

From $15 Open

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Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Virtual 5k WalkVirtual 5k5k Run

From $25 Open

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Howl-O-Ween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Normal, IL Normal

Road Howl-O-Ween Hustle 1 Mile WalkHowl-O-Ween Hustle 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Johnston City, IL Johnston City

Road 5K Fun Run/WalkBar Crawl Fundraiser ONLY

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open

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Dam Site Run

Sun, Nov 1 · LeRoy, IL LeRoy

Road Charity Entry (Timed Half Marathon, but No Medal/Swag)Dam Site Half Marathon

From $39.99 Open

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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

Sun, Nov 1 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Virtual 5K Walk5K Run5K Virtual Race +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

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