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.

Old Settlers 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk or Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Lacon, IL Lacon

Road 1 Mile Run5k Run

From $30 Open

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Feather Hills Double Barrel 5K/10K

Sat, Aug 29 · Makanda, IL Makanda

Road Feather Hills Double Barrel 5KFeather Hills Double Barrel 10KFeather Hills Double Barrel Challenge 10K+5K

From $40 Open

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Will County Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Road 5kSpectator

From $10 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series | Half Day Forest Preserve

Sat, Aug 29 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

Trail The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $90 Open

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Red Bud Musketeer Boosters Stars, Stripes and Strides

Sat, Aug 29 · Red Bud, IL Red Bud

Road Age 12 and underAge 13 +

From $25 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Road 1-Mile Wag & Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Sylvan Shuffle

Sat, Aug 29 · Amboy, IL Amboy

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve

Sat, Aug 29 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

Ultra 40M, 50M

From $200 Open

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Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Skokie, IL Skokie

Road Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run (Registration Closed No addtional registrations will be taken either online or in person)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Balloons Over 66 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Road Balloons Over 66 5KKid Races ages 1-3 yearsKid Races ages 4-6 years +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66- Stop 1: Chicago 6.6K

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66- Stop 1: Chicago 6.6K

From $50 Open

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Rise & Run for Recovery

Sun, Aug 30 · Lake Villa, IL Lake Villa

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

Sun, Aug 30 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Road Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

From $30 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 2- McCook 6.6K

Sun, Aug 30 · La Grange, IL La Grange

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 2- McCook 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Big Horse Vineyards 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Lewistown, IL Lewistown

Trail Beer Mile (Team Relay)Beer Mile (Individual)5K - Competitive Heat (Individuals) +2

From $20 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3- Joliet 6.6K

Mon, Aug 31 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3- Joliet 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington 6.6K

Tue, Sep 1 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K

Wed, Sep 2 · Gardner, IL Gardner

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K

Thu, Sep 3 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Warrior Crucible

Fri, Sep 4 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road Warrior 5kWarrior RuckWarrior Basic Challenge +1

From $40 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6K

Fri, Sep 4 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6K

From $40 Open

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The Ultimate SUCK

Fri, Sep 4 · Cuba, IL Cuba

OCR The GUT CHECK (mini-SUCK, 4hr)The SUCK (12hr)The Ultimate SUCK (36hr)

From $109 Open

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Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Sep 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 10K - Extended RegistrationVirtual 10K10K +3

From $44.99 Open

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Colchester Duane Beck 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Colchester, IL Colchester

Road Colchester Duane Beck 5KDuane Beck 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Levee Trail Trek 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Cantrall, IL Cantrall

Road Levee Trail Trek 5K

From $35 Open 4 spots left

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6K

Sat, Sep 5 · Lexington, IL Lexington

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Pecatonica Labor Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Pecatonica, IL Pecatonica

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Time and a Half Relay & 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K12 Mile Relay - 4 Person Team

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 9- Bloomington 6.6K

Sun, Sep 6 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 9- Bloomington 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K

Mon, Sep 7 · Mc Lean, IL Mc Lean

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K

From $40 Open

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JJK5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Madison, IL Madison

Road 1.25 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle

Mon, Sep 7 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

Road 1 Mile Run WalkFive and Under 1 Mile Run WalkFive and Under 5K Run Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 11- Lincoln 6.6K

Tue, Sep 8 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 11Lincoln 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12- Williamsville 6.6K

Wed, Sep 9 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12 Williiamsville 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Popcorn Day 5k Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Ridgway, IL Ridgway

Road 5k RunKids Fun RunWalk

From $25 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K

Fri, Sep 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026, In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes

Fri, Sep 11 · Elwood, IL Elwood

Road Elwood Community Day 5K Run & Walk 2026

From $35 Open

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Woodland ROAR Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

Road 1 Mile5KShirt Only (Not racing)

From $20 Open

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Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k

Fri, Sep 11 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Trail NO Swag 10k Option - Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail RunHobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail RunHobo 25k Trail Run (to pick either the Saturday or Sunday 25k) +7

From $30 Open

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Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Morton Grove, IL Morton Grove

Road Ana Banana Fun RunAna Banana 5k

From $20 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

Sat, Sep 12 · Oakwood, IL Oakwood

Road Wild Wilderness 5KWild Wild Wilderness 7.45

From $30 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Itasca Oktoberfast 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Road Itasca Oktoberfast 5K

From $30 Open

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The Last Boyscout

Sat, Sep 12 · Goreville, IL Goreville

Ultra 14th Yard29th Yard28th Yard +28

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Marion, IL Marion

Road 3rd Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Walk for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Run for Hope

From $15 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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