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.

Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Youth Run5K Run5K Walk

From $10 Open

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Bulldog Bolt 5K / 1 Mile Pet Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Durand, IL Durand

Road 4th of July Bulldog Bolt 1 Mile Walk Only (Untimed)4th of July Bulldog Bolt 5K Run / Walk (Timed)

From $24.99 Open

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Clinton Celebrates America's 250th 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Road Kids 1K4-Mile

From $10 Open

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Annual - Dieterich Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Streator Run For Glory

Sat, Jul 4 · Streator, IL Streator

Road Streator Run For Glory 5k

From $20 Open

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Ring My Bell 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Oreana, IL Oreana

Road 2 mile walk/run4.5 miles

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Park 2 Park 5 Miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Normal, IL Normal

Road 5 Mile Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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4 Miles on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Canton, IL Canton

Road 1 mile4 Mile run

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Walk1 Mile Family Fun Walk Kids 13 and Under2 Mile Run Kids 13 and Under +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Forrest, IL Forrest

Road God's Country 2 Mile WalkGod's Country 5K Run/WalkGod's Country 10K Run

From $35 Open

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Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Paxton, IL Paxton

Road Paxton, Illinois Annual 4th of July 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Reagan Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Dixon, IL Dixon

Road 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Heartland Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

Road Fun Run (12 and Under)5K

From $12 Open

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Major Reid Nannen Memorial 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Hopedale, IL Hopedale

Road 1 Mile (Untimed)5K Run

From $20 Open

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28th Annual Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

Virtual 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUNVirtual 5k5k Run +2

From $15 Open

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2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Beecher, IL Beecher

Road 2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Walk2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run

From $18 Open

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Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS

Sat, Jul 4 · Walnut, IL Walnut

Road Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALSWheelchair Division 5k for ALST-Shirt Only ("Non-Participant")

From $20 Open

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Freedom Run 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Freedom Run MileFreedom Run 5KFreedom Run 10K +1

From $0 Open

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Lytle Park Tri

Sat, Jul 4 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Triathlon 5kSprint Triathlon - IndividualSprint Triathlon - Team

From $25 Open

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Treat Trot Greater Chicago

Sun, Jul 5 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open

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Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #2

Fri, Jul 10 · Metamora, IL Metamora

Trail Black Partridge 5 mileBlack Partridge 5 mile Bundle

From $25 Open

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Dog Days 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 5K5K - No Shirt

From $25 Open

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McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road McHenry Lakefront 5KKids Fun Run

From $12 Open

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Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open

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Byron Fest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Byron, IL Byron

Road Byron Fest 5K

From $30 Open

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NAMI Sauk Area 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Sterling, IL Sterling

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Stockton 5k / 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Stockton, IL Stockton

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open

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Springfield Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon Micro Mini TriathlonSprint TriathlonMini Triathlon

From $30 Open

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Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

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H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

Sun, Jul 12 · Homewood, IL Homewood

OCR H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash

From $35 Open

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Disability Awareness Walk, Run, Roll

Sun, Jul 12 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Virtual 2K5K5K - Virtual +1

From $35 Open

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Cardio Kidz Summer Running Series

Sun, Jul 12 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Road 6th-8th Grade - 1 Mile4th Grade - 1 Mile5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $35 Open

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MTC Zilla Tri

Sun, Jul 12 · Columbia, IL Columbia

Triathlon Youth Short Sprint TriathlonSprint TriathlonMTC Zilla Triathlon Clinic & Course Preview

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Highlands Club

Mon, Jul 13 · Westchester, IL Westchester

Participant Registration

From $1100 Open

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2026 MAD TUNA TOURNAMENT

Wed, Jul 15 · Rockford, IL Rockford

MAD TUNA REGISTRATION (per angler)

From $25 Open

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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Fri, Jul 17 · Carterville, IL Carterville

Road XC 5k

From $25 Open

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Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)

Fri, Jul 17 · Elk Grove, IL Elk Grove

Road Live Margarita 5K0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (No 5K)

From $15.99 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora

Sat, Jul 18 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Drive for 155

Sat, Jul 18 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Open

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Ryder's FunFest

Sat, Jul 18 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Open

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual 5KChinatown 5KYouth Dash (6y - 8y) 200m +1

From $25 Open 15 spots left

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The Opie's 116 Spirits Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Roanoke, IL Roanoke

Road Opie's 116 Spirits Run

From $40 Open

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Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Kids DashKids Dash5K +5

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Road Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Sat, Jul 18 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Live 5KLive Half MarathonPacer Half Marathon

From $0 Open 7 spots left

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Run Your Bass Off

Sat, Jul 18 · Stanford, IL Stanford

Road 1 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Run The Valley 5k/10K

Sat, Jul 18 · German Valley, IL German Valley

Road Run The Valley Kids 1 Mile Fun RunRun The Valley 5KRun the Valley 10K

From $15 Open

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