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.

DRC Rock Springs Ramble

Sat, Jun 6 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Virtual Rock Springs Ramble Virtual 5KRock Springs Ramble 5KRock Springs KIDS Ramble

From $10 Open

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Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Virginia, IL Virginia

Road Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Rock the Beat 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Solid Rock Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Morton, IL Morton

Triathlon Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 6-7)Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 3-5)Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 8-9) +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Princeton Mile

Sat, Jun 6 · Princeton, IL Princeton

Road 1 Mile Run - Elite Division1 Mile Run - Open Division

From $35 Open

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Giant Summer Run 6.6k

Sat, Jun 6 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Virtual Giant Summer Run 6.6kVirtual Giant Summer Run 6.6k

From $45 Open

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Strawberry Strut

Sat, Jun 6 · Carthage, IL Carthage

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run5 Mile Run +1

From $10 Open

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The Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K with Double "J" hosted by Cemeno's

Sat, Jun 6 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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CASA Color Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Sycamore, IL Sycamore

5K Color Run

From $30 Open

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Saluki Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Triathlon Sprint Solo - Triathlon

From $35 Open

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DRS - Dysphagia Research Society #Dash4Dysphagia

Sat, Jun 6 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Virtual DRS Dash for DysphagiaDRS Dash for Dysphagia – TraineeDRS Dash for Dysphagia – Industry Partner

From $25 Open

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Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District

Sat, Jun 6 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Triathlon Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District

From $30 Open

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Races for all Paces

Sat, Jun 6 · Charleston, IL Charleston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K5K Virtual Run

From $30 Open

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Harvard Milk Days

Sat, Jun 6 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Road 2 Mile Fun Walk (Untimed)5K Run10K

From $25 Open

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

Road 1/3 Mile Kids Fun Run2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5K - Virtual Race5K - Race10K - Virtual Race +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Oneness Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Oneness 5k RunOneness WalkOneness 10K Run +1

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

From $30 Open

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Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon & Duathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Triathlon Triathlon RelayTriathlonDuathlon +1

From $79 Open Closing Soon

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Drink'n with Lincoln 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Road 5K Run / Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Road Mullarkey's Spirits Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Snowflake Shuffle for MG

Sun, Jun 7 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Virtual Snowflake Shuffle for MG Adult RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Virtual RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Youth Registration

From $15 Open

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Run for the Roses 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Roselle, IL Roselle

Road Kids' .6k Race - 12 & UnderRun for the Roses 5k

From $10 Open

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Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

From $35 Open

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Makin’ Strides for Strays

Sun, Jun 7 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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The 5K Monarch March

Sun, Jun 7 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Monarch March, 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Lambs on the Run 5K/2 Mile Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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SRRL Kid's Running Clinic

Mon, Jun 8 · La Salle, IL La Salle

2026 SRRL Kid's Running Clinic (Non-Member)2026 SRRL Kid's Running Clinic (Member)

From $0 Open

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Super 5k

Thu, Jun 11 · Metropolis, IL Metropolis

Road Super 5K

From $25 Open

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Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #1

Fri, Jun 12 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Trail Kinsey Park 4 mileKinsey Park 4 mile Bundle

From $25 Open

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Chicagoland SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

Fri, Jun 12 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 5k Run/Walk5K Race and Reunion BundleSCAD Social Reunion & Presentation

From $45 Open

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Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Saint Joseph, IL Saint Joseph

Virtual Kids Fun RunTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5kTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5k – VIRTUAL

From $10 Open

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The Prairie Triathlon at NorthPointe

Sat, Jun 13 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Triathlon NorthPointe Prairie TriathlonTeam Relay

From $45 Open

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Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Road 5K RUCK5K Run/Walk50 Meter Kid Dash +1

From $10 Open

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Minooka Summerfest 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Minooka, IL Minooka

Road Minooka Summerfest 5k Race 2026

From $35 Open

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Lace Up 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Road 5K Run / WalkKids Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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1911 Initiative 5k Scholarship Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Virtual Virtual5k Run/Walk

From $19.11 Open

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Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa

Sat, Jun 13 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Bike Ride

Sat, Jun 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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Y NINJA

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

OCR 10:30 - Pro Division Ages 5-710:00 - Pro Division Ages 11-1510:05 - Recreational Division Ages 11-15 +7

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CAC Root Beer Float Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual 5k10kVirtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sullivan Dash & Bash

Sat, Jun 13 · Sullivan, IL Sullivan

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Fun Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open

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Route 66 10K

Sat, Jun 13 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Road Route 66 10KRoute 66 10K Tune-Up Training & Race

From $35 Open

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Eiffel Tower Triathlon

Sat, Jun 13 · Paris, IL Paris

Triathlon Eiffel Tower Triathlon SprintEiffel Tower Triathlon Sprint RelayEiffel Tower Triathlon Olympic +1

From $80 Open

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Fox Valley Summer XC Classic 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Trail Fox Valley Summer XC Classic 5K

From $30 Open

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Red White Glow 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K Run (Timed)5K Fun Run/WalkCat Napper

From $30 Open

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