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.

Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Virtual Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashLate Glenview Gobbler 5K(Bib Only)Gobble Anywhere Virtual 5K +1

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Giving Thanks 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - Adult (Virtual)5K Run/Walk - Adult (In-Person)5K Run/Walk - Youth (In-Person) +1

From $20 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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Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Lake in the Hills, IL Lake in the Hills

Road 5K

From $20 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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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Road 5K (Untimed)5KKid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under) +3

From $0 Open

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Bare Bones Turkey Trot Mattoon

Thu, Nov 26 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Road 5 Mile or 3 Mile

From $25 Open

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Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Seneca, IL Seneca

Road Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

From $20 Open

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Orland Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Road Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K - Virtual OptionUIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K

From $35 Open

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Robinson Fire Protection District's Turkey Trot for Tots 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road Grove Express 5K

From $35 Open

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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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15th Annual Good Hope Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Good Hope, IL Good Hope

Road 1K Walk5K Run/Walk10K

From $30 Open

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Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Crete, IL Crete

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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

Road 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank

Thu, Nov 26 · Byron, IL Byron

Road Turkey Trot 5K - Presented by Byron Bank

From $30 Open

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K - Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +8

From $0 Open

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Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Wheelchair Devision5k Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary

Thu, Nov 26 · La Grange, IL La Grange

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $31.5 Open

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City of Bloomington Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road 3 Mile Run or 1.5 Mile Walk1.5 Mile WalkKids Half Mile Run

From $0 Open

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Bare Bones Turkey Trot Toledo

Thu, Nov 26 · Toledo, IL Toledo

Road 3 Mile

From $25 Open

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Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Trail RRR Turkey Trot - IndividualRRR Turkey Trot- Family (3 or more spouse/dependents)RRR Turkey Trot- Couple

From $10 Open

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

Road 1 Mile WalkKids 5k5k

From $20 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual 5K (Untimed)5KKid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under) +7

From $0 Open

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Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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SGFMC Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Road Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenwood, IL Glenwood

Road Thornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community WalkThornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids RaceThornton Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)

Thu, Nov 26 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Road 5K

From $29.99 Open

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Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

Road 5k Speedy Trotters5k TrottersFamily Trot 9am

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual Virtual Run 5K5K UNTIMED - Extended Online Registration5K - Extended Online Registration +7

From $0 Open

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18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run - Adult5K Walk - Individual5K Run - Youth (Ages 19 and under)

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

Sat, Nov 28 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

From $40 Open

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SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK

Sat, Nov 28 · Spring Valley, IL Spring Valley

Road SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 1-MILE WALKSANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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FOLEPI River Trail Classic

Sat, Nov 28 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Road 2-Mile Walk NO Shirt (NOT TIMED)2-Mile Walk w/ Shirt (NOT TIMED)4-Mile Run w/ Shirt +1

From $25 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

Sat, Nov 28 · Westville, IL Westville

Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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CANCELLED Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Sun, Nov 29 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Road Community Race- Fun RunMasters Race- Competitive race for those aged 40 and older

From $25 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K

Sun, Nov 29 · Coal City, IL Coal City

Road Holiday Hustle 5KHoliday Hustle 5K

From $35 Open

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Santa Hustle Virtual

Tue, Dec 1 · N/A, IL N/A

Virtual Kids Dash5K10K +2

From $35 Open

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Fulton Illuminated Christmas Run/Walk

Fri, Dec 4 · Fulton, IL Fulton

Road Fulton Illuminated 2 Mile Run/Walk

From $24 Open

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Blueprint For Success 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Marion, IL Marion

Road Blueprint for Success 5K

From $30 Open

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Da Deer Run Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Trail Deer Run 4K RunDeer Run 8K Run3 Hours plus the 8K

From $15 Open

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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 3 Mile

From $30 Open

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Santa Hustle Chicago

Sat, Dec 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $19.99 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL RACE

From $35 Open

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