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.

Surviving the Color Newton

Sat, Sep 12 · Effingham, IL Effingham

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cornell, IL Cornell

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K run

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois

Sat, Sep 12 · South Barrington, IL South Barrington

Road 1-Mile Walk5K Run5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Sand Creek Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Road Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUALSand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail RunSand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUAL +1

From $35 Open

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Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races

Sat, Sep 12 · Arcola, IL Arcola

Road 5K Run5K Walk10K

From $25 Open

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Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Road Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5KJared Lee. Edge Memorial 10K

From $35 Open

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Thin Mint Sprint 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Fox River Grove, IL Fox River Grove

Virtual Virtual 1-Mile Walk/Run1-Mile Walk/Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $40 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 14 – Divernon 6.6K

Sat, Sep 12 · Divernon, IL Divernon

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 14 – Divernon 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Road Bully Blitz 1-Mile WalkBully Blitz 5k

From $25 Open

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Galena 5k Stair Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Galena, IL Galena

Road 5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race5K Stair Challenge Active Duty First Responders1 Lap Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk Youth5K Run/Walk AdultVirtual +1

From $0 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Marion, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Marion, IL Marion

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 56th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lombard/Glen Ellyn, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Lombard, IL Lombard

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 36th to 8th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 14th & 5th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 2 +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Naperville, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Hoffman Estates/Palatine, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash4th & 5th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 5 +21

From $15 Open

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Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026

Sun, Sep 13 · Rochester, IL Rochester

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5KVirtual 5k (Volunteers Only)

From $30 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 15– Waggoner 6.6K

Sun, Sep 13 · Raymond, IL Raymond

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 15 – Waggoner 6.6K

From $40 Open

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5K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of Donation

Sun, Sep 13 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Road 1 Mile - Early Bird Pricing!Virtual5K - Early Bird Pricing! +16

From $15 Open

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RUN FOR UKRAINE

Sun, Sep 13 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Virtual Virtual 1 MileLive 1 MileLive 5K +2

From $40 Open

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4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Nature Walk5K Run, Walk or RollKid's Dash - 400m or 800m

From $10 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 16 – Litchfield 6.6K

Mon, Sep 14 · Litchfield, IL Litchfield

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 16 – Litchfield 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K

Tue, Sep 15 · Staunton, IL Staunton

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Wed, Sep 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road IMTS 1-MileIMTS 5K

From $30 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K

Wed, Sep 16 · Granite City, IL Granite City

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K

From $40 Open

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FNB Fall Fun Fest Run/Walk Fairfield 5K

Thu, Sep 17 · Fairfield, IL Fairfield

Road 5K walk5K run/walk5K stroller

From $15 Open

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Glow in the Garden 5k

Fri, Sep 18 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 5KKids Dash 7 years old and underSTARS Dash

From $12 Open

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Blue Bridges 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blue Island, IL Blue Island

Road Guildhaus 5k Run & WalkHydration StationSponsor The Wee Wee Facilities +4

From $40 Open 5 spots left

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Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Road Dwight Harvest Days 3K Walk/Fun Run (not time chipped & no medal)Dwight Harvest Days 5K Run

From $25 Open

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DuPagePads Rock & Bowl

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Open

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Morton Pumpkin Classic

Sat, Sep 19 · Morton, IL Morton

Road Pumpkin Classic 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)Pumpkin Classic 10K

From $30 Open

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Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Road Limestone Rocks! 4-Hour RaceLimestone Rocks! 8-Hour Race

From $40 Open

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Megan's Mission 5k Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Coal City, IL Coal City

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Color Run for Nash

Sat, Sep 19 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Virtual 1/2 Mile Kids Color Dash for NashVirtual 5K5K Color Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 19 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

OCR 9:45am - 5K Fun Run5K RUCK10:45am - 5K Fun Run +17

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Italian Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

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Busse Woods 20 Miler - 7:00a.m.

Sat, Sep 19 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road 20 Miler

From $45 Open

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For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Virtual Virtual For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/WalkFor Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure!

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 1K5K

From $40 Open

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Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank

Sat, Sep 19 · Byron, IL Byron

Trail Tiger 10 Miler- 9th Annual Trail Race

From $60 Open

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12th Annual Christmas Without Cancer 5k Run/Walk (In-Person OR Virtual Option)

Sat, Sep 19 · Evergreen Park, IL Evergreen Park

Virtual 5K Run (IN-PERSON) *bib / chip timing*5K Run/Walk (VIRTUAL)5K Walk (IN-PERSON)

From $35 Open

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road Run for the STARS 2026 5KRun for the STAR 2026 STARS Dash

From $12 Open

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Heritage Fest 10k

Sat, Sep 19 · West Dundee, IL West Dundee

Road Heritage Fest Walk!Heritage Fest 5k!Heritage Fest 10k Run!

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Still Standing

Sat, Sep 19 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 1-Mile Fun Walk1 Mile Fun - Kids WalkStill Standing 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Runway To a Cure

Sat, Sep 19 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road Family Walk / RunRunway To A Cure 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read

Sun, Sep 20 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Road 1 Mile - Child1 Mile - AdultChild 100 or 400 Dash & 5K (select this to do both) +5

From $5 Open

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Carlyle Lake Triathlon

Sun, Sep 20 · Carlyle Township, IL Carlyle Township

Triathlon SPRINT RELAY TRISPRINT DUATHLONOLYMPIC AQUABIKE +6

From $75 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Morris, IL

Sun, Sep 20 · Morris, IL Morris

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 5 +21

From $15 Open

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