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.

Disability Awareness Walk, Run, Roll

Sun, Jul 12 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Virtual 2K5K2K - Virtual +1

From $35 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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H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

Sun, Jul 12 · Homewood, IL Homewood

OCR H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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MTC Zilla Tri

Sun, Jul 12 · Columbia, IL Columbia

Triathlon Youth Short Sprint TriathlonSprint TriathlonMTC Zilla Triathlon Clinic & Course Preview

From $10 Open

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Cardio Kidz Summer Running Series

Sun, Jul 12 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Road 4th Grade - 1 Mile6th-8th Grade - 1 Mile5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $35 Open

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Chicago Highlands Club

Mon, Jul 13 · Westchester, IL Westchester

Participant Registration

From $1100 Open

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2026 MAD TUNA TOURNAMENT

Wed, Jul 15 · Rockford, IL Rockford

MAD TUNA REGISTRATION (per angler)

From $25 Open

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The Police Chase Twilight 5k @ Vernon Hills Days

Wed, Jul 15 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

Road The Police Chase Twilight 5k @ Vernon Hills Days

From $45 Open

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Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)

Fri, Jul 17 · Elk Grove, IL Elk Grove

Road Live Margarita 5K0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (No 5K)

From $15.99 Open

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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Fri, Jul 17 · Carterville, IL Carterville

Road XC 5k

From $25 Open

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Saline County Fair Glow in the Dark 5k

Fri, Jul 17 · Harrisburg, IL Harrisburg

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $20 Open

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Drive for 155

Sat, Jul 18 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Open Closing Soon

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Joshua's Great Things 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Shiloh, IL Shiloh

Virtual Kids Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Bass Off

Sat, Jul 18 · Stanford, IL Stanford

Road 1 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Run for the Bagel

Sat, Jul 18 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Virtual One Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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The Opie's 116 Spirits Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Roanoke, IL Roanoke

Road Opie's 116 Spirits Run

From $40 Open

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Run The Valley 5k/10K

Sat, Jul 18 · German Valley, IL German Valley

Road Run The Valley Kids 1 Mile Fun RunRun The Valley 5KRun the Valley 10K

From $15 Open

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Healthy Heart Hustle 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Healthy Heart Hustle Victory Lap 1 mileHealthy Heart Hustle 5K WalkHealthy Heart Hustle 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Kids DashKids DashVirtual 5K +5

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Sat, Jul 18 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Live 5KLive Half MarathonPacer Half Marathon

From $0 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Road Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Chinatown 5KVirtual 5KYouth Dash (5y - 9y) 200m +1

From $15 Open 15 spots left

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Ryder's FunFest

Sat, Jul 18 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Open

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Mack-a-Fest 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Mackinaw, IL Mackinaw

Road Mack-a-Fest 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Beer Vs Wine 5K (Chicago Area)

Sat, Jul 18 · Elk Grove, IL Elk Grove

Road Beer Vs Wine 5K0.0K (No 5K)

From $15 Open

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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora

Sat, Jul 18 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Running For Hope 5k - Ladd Daze

Sat, Jul 18 · Ladd, IL Ladd

Road 5k Run/Walk - 13 Years Old +5k Run/Walk - 12 Years Old & Under

From $20 Open

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C-U Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Triathlon Triathlon - ResidentTriathlon - Non Resident

From $60 Open

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MMTT Splash and Dash - Geneva

Wed, Jul 22 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Triathlon Seniors 11-17Juniors 6-10

From $27 Open

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Izzy’s Dino Dash 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sauget, IL Sauget

Road 5k Run & Walk

From $40 Open

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Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)

Sat, Jul 25 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road SANGAMAM 2K RunSANGAMAM 5K Run

From $15 Open

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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Huntley, IL Huntley

Road Beer Mile (Individual)Beer Mile 4-Person Team Relay

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Lake Springfield Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon HALF INDIVDUAL TRIOLYMPIC INDIVIDUAL TRIOLYMPIC RELAY TRI +9

From $105 Open

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Walk For Water

Sat, Jul 25 · Aurora, IL Aurora

ImaBridge Walk For Water Awareness Charity Walk

From $5 Open

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Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K

From $65 Open

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IPTT 2 Person- 10 Mile Relay

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago Heights, IL Chicago Heights

Road 2 Person- 10 Mile Relay

From $10 Open

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St Jude Eureka Kids Run

Thu, Jul 30 · Eureka, IL Eureka

Road Competitive Mile (no age groups)Non-Competitive Age Group Run on Track

From $15 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Golf of America Freedom Golf Classic

Thu, Jul 30 · Waterloo, IL Waterloo

Golf Package - PM Shotgun Golf w/Cart, Lunch & DinnerSPONSORSHIP: Golf Cart SponsorSPONSORSHIP: Patriot Sponsor +11

From $0 Open 1 spots left

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Run Mahomet

Fri, Jul 31 · Mahomet, IL Mahomet

Road 5K - Virtual5KHalf Marathon - Virtual +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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JANET R. NOBLITT MOSQUITO CHASE 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Hutsonville, IL Hutsonville

Road 5K run/walk

From $20 Open

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PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Open

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Kaskaskia Blue Classic 5k 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Centralia, IL Centralia

Road Kids Fun Run - 1 mileKaskaskia Blue Classic 5k

From $15 Open

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Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K10KVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Road AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Lake Land College 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Road Lake Land College 5k

From $30 Open

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Tom Short 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Shelbyville, IL Shelbyville

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkTom Short 5K Trail Run

From $25 Open

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Tiskilwa Pow Wow 5K 2026 Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Tiskilwa, IL Tiskilwa

Road Pow Wow 5K 2026Pow Wow 5K 2026 - Running In My Sleep

From $25 Open

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College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest

Sat, Aug 1 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Road College of DuPage Alumni 5kLong JumpShot Put +3

From $25 Open

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