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.

Run The Path 10k

Sun, Nov 1 · Mc Nabb, IL Mc Nabb

Road Run The Path 10k

From $25 Open

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Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

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Pick Your Play!

Sun, Nov 1 · Rock Island, IL Rock Island

Open

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25 Miles of Christmas - Virtual Challenge

Mon, Nov 2 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

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Tunnel Hill 10 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · Vienna, IL Vienna

Road Tunnel Hill 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5k5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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12th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Virtual Race Bundle5K Virtual5K +1

From $20 Open

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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Road Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Run with Reagan - Run Down this Wall!

Sat, Nov 7 · Eureka, IL Eureka

Road 1 Mile Walk5K RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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Better Than Yesterday 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road Better Than Yesterday 5K

From $40 Open

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Kemper ONE 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Virtual Event, IL Virtual Event

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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange Park, IL La Grange Park

Road Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KStroller +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Course 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

Road 5k - Non-Member5k - Deer Park Member

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING

Sat, Nov 7 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Veterans 5K Run & WalkVeterans 5k RuckKids 5K (Children 17 and under) +1

From $0 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K / Belvidere North Music Boosters

Sat, Nov 7 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Road 2026 Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual FamilyAdultStudent

From $25 Open

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14th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

Road 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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Redder for Edder 3 Mile Run and Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

Road 3 Mile Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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River Rat Races 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 10M Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Road River Rat Races 5K RunRiver Rat Races 10K RunRiver Rat Races 10 Mile Run +1

From $20 Open

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Fast Track Cross Country Open

Sun, Nov 8 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Road Women's RaceMen's Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Broncos on the Run

Fri, Nov 13 · Cerro Gordo, IL Cerro Gordo

Road Broncos on the Run

From $20 Open

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St. Elizabeth Royal Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Granite City, IL Granite City

Road Royal Run 5K5K in Prayer - Pray in the Church for our Athletes as they run

From $25 Open

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The Forge Trail Run Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail 10K20K (Half Marathon)30K +1

From $45 Open

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The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!

From $60 Open 60 spots left

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Maryville Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Road 1 mile accuracy run/walk5K

From $10 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL

Sat, Nov 14 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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New Salem Children's Center Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Road 5K Run/WalkFun Run (Untimed)

From $15 Open

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YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program

Sat, Nov 14 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road CoachesFamily / Friend 5K Runner Blessed Sacrament SiteJr. Coaches +1

From $0 Open

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Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Road 5K RunWalk ONLYShirt Only

From $20 Open

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Road Fun Run

From $45 Open

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2nd Annual Farmingdale Elementary PTC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Pleasant Plains, IL Pleasant Plains

Road 5K Fun Run5K - Student Rate (K-12)Kids Fun Run 400m Distance +1

From $15 Open

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Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

Road 5k

From $45 Open

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Jingle Dash 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Road Jingle Dash 5K

From $45 Open

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Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Road 5K

From $55 Open

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HYROX Simulation at CrossFit Warehouse

Sat, Nov 21 · Alsip, IL Alsip

HYROX Simulation at CrossFit Warehouse

From $125 Open

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The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge

Sat, Nov 21 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Trail Universal Sole November Trail Challenge - 4 Mile LoopUniversal Sole November Trail Challenge - 8 Mile Loop

From $40 Open

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Sandwich Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

Road 5k

From $40 Open

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Miles for Minds

Sat, Nov 21 · Cambridge, IL Cambridge

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Titan Trek 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K- Students (K-12) +3

From $22 Open

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Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Road Youth Fun Run5k Walk (Non Competetive)5K Run +2

From $15 Open

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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Virtual 1/2 Mile Tot Trot (Ages 12 and Under)Virtual 10KVirtual 5K +4

From $25 Open

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Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Sun, Nov 22 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Homewood, IL Homewood

Road Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash

Sun, Nov 22 · Lincolnwood, IL Lincolnwood

Road 5K Fitness Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $21 Open

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Run for a Sole 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Run for a Sole - 5K

From $75 Open

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Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Tue, Nov 24 · Du Quoin, IL Du Quoin

Road Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/WalkDu Quoin Holiday Hustle Competitive 5K RunDu Quoin Holiday Hustle Competitive 5K Walk

From $30 Open

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Trout Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Trout Valley, IL Trout Valley

Road Kids Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Road Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026

From $30 Open

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