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.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Libertyville, IL

Sun, Sep 20 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

From $15 Open

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Better Than Yesterday 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road Better Than Yesterday 5K

From $40 Open

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Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road Spartan Sprint 5k/Family Fun Run

From $25 Open

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St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

Sun, Sep 20 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Road St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 3K Walk-Perfect for all ages and fitness levelsSt. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

From $35 Open

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Bloomingdale Trail 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 1/4 Mile Dash1/2 Mile Dash5K

From $5 Open

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Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Belleville Main Street Half MarathonBelleville Main Street Marathon

From $45 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Empower Through Health 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Sep 26 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Road Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Abuelitos 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Abuelitos 5k

From $25 Open

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LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

Road LCSPTF 14th 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Friends of the Poor® Walk - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Sat, Sep 26 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

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I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road 5k ParticipantI'm JUST Here for the Food (Not participating in 5K)

From $17 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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1st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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13th Annual Swifty Swine 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Road Swifty Swine

From $25 Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K run/walkKids DashEvent Day Volunteer +2

From $0 Open

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Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

Sat, Sep 26 · Marion, IL Marion

Virtual 5K Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey LocationVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood Cancer

Sat, Sep 26 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Road Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Road 5K1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/WalkKids Dash (ages 4-12)Virtual 5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k

Sun, Sep 27 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5kNorthwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 10k1-mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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DeKalb Corn Classic

Sun, Sep 27 · DeKalb, IL DeKalb

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $25 Open

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Tri The Illini

Sun, Sep 27 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Triathlon Triathlon - IndividualTriathlon - CollegiateTriathlon - Relay

From $55 Open

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Soph's Legacy Loop - Reach for the Sky!

Sun, Sep 27 · Lockport, IL Lockport

Road Kids Dash (Ages 16 and Under)2 Mile (Ages 16 and Up)

From $16 Open

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Fall Fest 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Stillman Valley, IL Stillman Valley

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $5 Open

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Run the River for Respect 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - La Grange/Countryside, IL

Sun, Sep 27 · Countryside, IL Countryside

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Plainfield Harvest Run 5k/10k & Kids Miler

Sun, Sep 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Road Kids Miler5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $18 Open

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Run for Honor

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom

From $30 Open

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F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Road F3 Naperville 5K Kids Race (0.4 mile course for ages 9 and below)F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sun, Sep 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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5k for Hopeful Beginnings

Wed, Sep 30 · Palatine, IL Palatine

5k for Hopeful Beginnings

From $30 Open

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Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race

Wed, Sep 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Haunted Wine Run Virtual 5k

From $29 Open

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Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Wed, Sep 30 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Virtual Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Shoreline Classic

Fri, Oct 2 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Road 5K5k - Virtual15K +2

From $10 Open

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Haunted Wine Run 5k at Busse Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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5K Your Ways

Sat, Oct 3 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Road Age 10 and under kids fun run5K Dirt Trail run5K asphalt run

From $15 Open

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Run The Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed5K5K (Youth) +2

From $30 Open

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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Road 5K & BrewFest Combo PackBrewFest Only (No 5K)Designated Driver (BrewFest Only - No Beer)

From $15 Open

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3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k (OPEN)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k - (OSTOMATE)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 5 and under +1

From $20 Open

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A Pace for Petey

Sat, Oct 3 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Road 5K Run/WalkJake's Jog Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Prairie State Cup

Sat, Oct 3 · Dewitt, IL Dewitt

Triathlon NCAA Female Draft Legal Sprint Distance Race - INDVIDUAL registration

From $90 Open

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Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Road Sweet Ride 5K Run/WalkSweet Ride 40K BikeSweet Ride 65K Bike

From $30 Open

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Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual 5K - UntimedVirtual Run - 5K5K - Untimed - Extended Online Registration +8

From $39.99 Open

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Rotary Run Charity Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Virtual The DeSitter Flooring 3K WalkMPS-Loria's 3K RunMurphy Construction Mutt Strutt Dog Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Cheesy Pretzel 1 Mile WalkCheesy Pretzel 5k

From $30 Open

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JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 1 Mile Wiley Run - In Person1 Mile Wiley Run - VirtualJJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk - Virtual +1

From $20 Open

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