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.

Ribbons of Hope 5k

Sat, May 9 · Mokena, IL Mokena

Road 1 Mile Walk5kKids Dash

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Starved Rock Country Marathon

Sat, May 9 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +3

From $40 Open

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F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile

Sat, May 9 · Palos Hills, IL Palos Hills

Trail 10 MileTrail Marathon

From $60 Open

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5k Dokie Run

Sat, May 9 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Road 1mile Walk5k Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Charity Challenge: The Great Descent

Sat, May 9 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Rappel

From $50 Open 58 spots left

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My Reason to Run 5K and 10K

Sat, May 9 · Effingham, IL Effingham

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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August Hill Wine Run 5k

Sat, May 9 · Utica, IL Utica

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run

Sat, May 9 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Virtual 5k Run/Walk | VIRTUAL5k Run/WalkSprint Triathlon +5

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Maryville Police Donut Dash 5K Walk/Run

Sat, May 9 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Buffalo Trace Trail Race

Sat, May 9 · Mahomet, IL Mahomet

Trail Buffalo Trace Trail Race

From $30 Open

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Run for the Badge 5K

Sat, May 9 · Sterling, IL Sterling

Open

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Mama's Run 2026

Sat, May 9 · Zion, IL Zion

Road Mama's Run 2026

From $35 Open

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Quad Cities Distance Classic

Sun, May 10 · Moline, IL Moline

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $27 Open

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Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 10 · Barrington, IL Barrington

Virtual 5K Kids Division Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats

Sat, May 16 · Danville, IL Danville

Road Kennekuk Road Runners Cats and Dogs 5kKennekuk Road Runners Dogs and Cats

From $30 Open

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BeACTIVE

Sat, May 16 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 5KKids' 100m Fun Dash (Ages 9 and under)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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S2 Faction 5K - Bloomington

Sat, May 16 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Family Service Association 5k

Sat, May 16 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 5k Run/Walk for Mental Health

From $10 Open

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FRC Walk for Life

Sat, May 16 · Zion, IL Zion

Open

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2026 LOGOS MISSIONS RUN FOR LOVE

Sat, May 16 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Road 1 Mile Walk/ Sign Up5K Run/ Sign Up

From $30 Open

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ABC Multi-sport Day at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center

Sat, May 16 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Open

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Summer Rec Jamboree 5k

Sat, May 16 · Martinsville, IL Martinsville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k RunKids Run

From $15 Open

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Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for Brain Health

Sat, May 16 · Chadwick, IL Chadwick

Road 5K Road Run5K Trail RunSupport the Cause

From $25 Open

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Unleash the Superhero in You 5K

Sat, May 16 · Elizabethtown, IL Elizabethtown

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Wolf Lake 5k

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Wolf Lake 5kKids Run

From $10 Open

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Hope Series

Sat, May 16 · Sterling, IL Sterling

Road Hope Series

From $0 Open

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Spirits Run on the Rocks a Waukegan 5k

Sat, May 16 · Waukegan, IL Waukegan

Road Spirits on the Rocks 5k

From $40 Open

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2026 Harlem Huskie Hustle 5K Walk/Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Machesney Park, IL Machesney Park

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road BSCO 5K - Hope in Action

From $40 Open

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2026 Willard 5k Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · River Forest, IL River Forest

Road Willard 5k Fun Run and Mini Loop

From $20 Open

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Kenilworth Memorial Day 5k

Sun, May 17 · Kenilworth, IL Kenilworth

Open

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I Got Your Six Walk/Run

Sun, May 17 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Road 2 Mile Walk - Virtual2 Mile Walk (Not Timed)2 Mile Walk (Not Timed) w/Dog +4

From $30 Open

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Dash for the Dogs 13th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 17 · Barrington, IL Barrington

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Team CHD Illinois Annual Walk

Sun, May 17 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Virtual Virtual WalkTeam CHD Illinois Annual Walk

From $25 Open

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20th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health - Hope in Every Step

Sun, May 17 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Walk the Walk 2026

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon

Sun, May 17 · Litchfield, IL Litchfield

Triathlon OLYMPIC RELAY TRIATHLONSPRINT AQUABIKESPRINT HIGH SCHOOL TRIATHLON +4

From $75 Open

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Fleet Feet Bloomington Donut Run

Sun, May 17 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Donut Run (Kids 12 and Under)Donut Run (Adult)

From $5 Open

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Darien Dash

Sun, May 17 · Darien, IL Darien

Road 1 Mile5k10k +1

From $0 Open

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Frontline OCR

Sat, May 23 · Byron, IL Byron

OCR Kid's Course9:45 am Open 5K10:00 am Open 10K +14

From $39 Open Closing Soon 31 spots left

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Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

Sat, May 23 · Onarga, IL Onarga

Road Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

From $30 Open

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Capital City Biathlon & 5K

Sat, May 23 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

Road CCB 5KCapital City Mini-BiathlonCapital City Biathlon +3

From $0 Open

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Run for Bonifest 5K

Sat, May 23 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Road 3K Walk3K Walk (Families)5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Run for Heroes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K hosted by Revive Vienna

Sat, May 23 · Vienna, IL Vienna

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Rend Lake Run With Rotary

Sat, May 23 · Benton, IL Benton

Road 2k Walk5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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The LaSalle 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash

Sat, May 23 · La Salle, IL La Salle

Road The LaSalle 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash

From $45 Open

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Panther Gym Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 23 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Road Panther Gym Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Goose Creek Classic

Sat, May 23 · Odin, IL Odin

Road Kids K2.5K5K +1

From $0 Open

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JALC Tri-Festa Triathlon

Sat, May 23 · Carterville, IL Carterville

Triathlon JALC Tri-Festa TriathlonJALC Tri-Festa Triathlon: Para-Athlete

From $50 Open

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We Remember

Sat, May 23 · Mt. Carroll, IL Mt. Carroll

Road 5k

From $20 Open

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