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.

Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

Sat, Mar 13 · Virtual, IL Virtual

Virtual Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/VirtualBreaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

From $12 Open

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Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road S.O.B. RUN 5kS.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open

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Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge

Sat, Mar 13 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail Trail Quarter MarathonTrail Quarter MarathonTrail Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Mar 14 · Deer Park, IL Deer Park

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Untimed) +19

From $0 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Mar 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Schon Park 3/6/9 Endurance Runs

Sat, Mar 27 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

Ultra 3 Hour Run9 Hour Run6 Hour Run +3

From $50 Open

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Rend Lake Marathon

Sat, Mar 27 · Benton, IL Benton

Road 1/4 Marathon1/4 Marathon1/2 Marathon +3

From $50 Open 60 spots left

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SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Mar 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Apr 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 10K - Extended Online Registration10K10K - Extended Online Registration +9

From $49.99 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat, Apr 3 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +13

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 10 · 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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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 10 · 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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Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Virtual Duke's Virtual 6.6KDuke's Alehouse Spirits Run2nd Annual Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

From $30 Open

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PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)

Sat, Apr 17 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Virtual PRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel 5K Run +5

From $10 Open

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August Hill Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Utica, IL Utica

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 24 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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Good Life Race

Sun, Apr 25 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Road Junior DashJunior DashYouth Mile +3

From $10 Open

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K5K - SOLD OUTKids' Race +1

From $15 Open

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River to River Marathon (2nd Annual)

Sat, May 1 · Louisiana, IL Louisiana

Road River to River Marathon (2nd Annual)

From $79 Open

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat, May 1 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $30 Open

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Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

Sat, May 1 · Byron, IL Byron

Road 5k5K Ruck5K Ruck +5

From $40 Open

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Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Sun, May 2 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Virtual 10K - Extended Online Registration10K - Extended Online Registration10K +15

From $39.99 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat, May 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Starved Rock Country Marathon

Sat, May 8 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road 5k5k10K +9

From $40 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 8 · 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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Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 9 · Barrington, IL Barrington

Virtual 5K Walk - UNTIMEDVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Kids Division Fun Run +11

From $0 Open

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Relay For Resilience

Sat, May 22 · North Chicago, IL North Chicago

Road Relay For Resilience

From $30 Open

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Frontline OCR

Sat, May 22 · Byron, IL Byron

OCR Kid's CourseKid's Course9:45 am Open 5K +30

From $39 Open 31 spots left

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Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon

Sun, May 23 · Litchfield, IL Litchfield

Triathlon SPRINT HIGH SCHOOL TRIATHLONSPRINT INDIVIDUAL TRISPRINT AQUABIKE +11

From $75 Open

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SuperHeroes Run SAN ANTONIO

Sat, May 29 · San Antonio, IL San Antonio

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/Walk

Sat, May 29 · Neoga, IL Neoga

Road Neoga Days 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkNeoga Days 5KNeoga Days 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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29th Annual Firecracker 5k

Thu, Jun 3 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

Virtual 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN5k Run +7

From $15 Open

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Non Alcoholic Beer MileChicago Beer MileBeer Mile Relay +4

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Barrington Hills, IL Barrington Hills

Road Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5kRoss Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

From $35 Open

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Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult WalkerAdult RunnerWalker - Adult +9

From $20 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027

Sat, Jun 5 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Oneness WalkOneness 5k RunOneness Walk +5

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Elgin Valley Fox Trot

Sun, Jun 6 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 2K Fun Walk2K Fun Walk5K Youth Race (19 and Under) +5

From $20 Open

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6th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Virtual Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run +1

From $20 Open

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Road 5K Wine Run/Walk5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

Sat, Jun 12 · Sugar Grove, IL Sugar Grove

Road 5k Trail Run5k Trail Run10k Trail Run +1

From $30 Open

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Treat Trot Greater Chicago

Sun, Jun 13 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jun 13 · Mackinaw, IL Mackinaw

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtual

Sat, Jun 19 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Virtual VirtualSpecial Pricing 20275k Run/Walk +2

From $19.11 Open 100 spots left

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Run for the Bagel

Sat, Jul 17 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Virtual One Mile Fun RunOne Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k +5

From $15 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 1 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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