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.

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Chicago 121 Springfield 28 Bloomington 18 Rockford 14 Palatine 14 Aurora 14 Wheaton 13 Normal 13 Joliet 12 Elk Grove Village 11 Hudson 11 Decatur 11 Peoria 9 Lisle 9 Champaign 8 Evanston 8 Elgin 8 Crystal Lake 8 Lemont 7 Shorewood 7 Edwardsville 7 Naperville 6 Roscoe 6 Ottawa 6 Herrin 6 Danville 6 Downers Grove 6 Plainfield 6 Belleville 6 Geneva 5

Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2 · Le Roy, IL Le Roy
Road Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance3.5 Mile Run/Walk
From $10 Open 18 spots left
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White Squirrel Kids Triathlon

Fri, Aug 7 · Olney, IL Olney
Triathlon Sprint Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 9 to 12)Family Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 3 to 8)Iron Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 11 to 15)
From $25 Open
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Sage City Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Monticello, IL Monticello
Triathlon Sprint Triathlon (300m swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) Relay TeamSprint Triathlon (300m swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run)Mini Triathlon (100m swim, 5 mile bike, 1 mile run)
From $55 Open
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White Squirrel Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Olney, IL Olney
Triathlon White Squirrel Triathlon Age GroupWhite Squirrel Triathlon Team CategoryWhite Squirrel Triathlon zeus/Xena
From $65 Open
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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove
Virtual Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.T-shirt (If you are not participating in the races but would like a T-shirt, select this option to purchase a T-shirt.)
From $10 Open
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Hull of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Hull, IL Hull
Road Kids 1/4 MileTimed Fun Walk/Wheel Chair and Baby Stroller Roll {RUNNING PROHIBITED}Timed 5K Competitive Run +1
From $10 Open
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North Shore Youth Triathlon

Sun, Aug 16 · Evanston, IL Evanston
Triathlon Youth Triathlon 11-14 Year Old RelayYouth Triathlon 11-14 Year OldYouth Triathlon 7-10 Year Old Relay +2
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Parkie’s 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook
Road Parkie's 5KTroop 75 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - First Presbyterian Church BolingbrookParkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family Walk
From $10 Open
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