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.

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Chicago 102 Springfield 25 Bloomington 15 Palatine 11 Hudson 10 Decatur 10 Aurora 9 Joliet 9 Wheaton 9 Normal 9 Champaign 8 Lisle 8 Rockford 8 Crystal Lake 8 Elk Grove Village 7 Peoria 7 Danville 6 Edwardsville 6 Lemont 6 Ottawa 6 Elgin 6 Downers Grove 6 Shorewood 5 Roscoe 5 Glenview 5 Monticello 5 Wheeling 5 Belleville 5 Urbana 5 Galena 5

The Memorial 5K

Sun, May 24 · Lake Barrington, IL Lake Barrington
Road The Memorial 5KThe Memorial 5KBuy an Honor Sign
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Fearless for Hunter

Fri, May 29 · Goodfield, IL Goodfield
Virtual 2 Mile Walk Only2 Mile Walk and Disc Golf Tournament5K Run and Disc Golf Tournament +3
From $25 Open
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2026 10th Annual Gold Star 500

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield
Virtual 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (23 Sep)2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (22 Sep)2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (24 Sep) +7
From $60 Open 10 spots left
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Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago
Road Race for Peace—5K CompetitiveRace for Peace—5K Non-Competitive (all ages)
From $35 Open
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Everybody Rides 2026

Sun, May 31 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles
1.6 Mile - Kid Ride w/Kid Friendly Rest Stop at Renaux Park!10 Mile Trail Ride29 Mile Road Ride +4
From $10 Open Closing Soon
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