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.

Joshua's Great Things 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Shiloh, IL Shiloh

Virtual Kids Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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C-U Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Triathlon Triathlon - ResidentTriathlon - Non Resident

From $60 Open

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MMTT Splash and Dash - Geneva

Wed, Jul 22 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Triathlon Seniors 11-17Juniors 6-10

From $27 Open

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Huntley, IL Huntley

Road Beer Mile (Individual)Beer Mile 4-Person Team Relay

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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Lake Springfield Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon SPRINT INDIVIDUAL TRIHALF AQUABIKEHALF INDIVDUAL TRI +9

From $105 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K

From $65 Open

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Run Mahomet

Fri, Jul 31 · Mahomet, IL Mahomet

Road 5K - Virtual5KHalf Marathon - Virtual +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tiskilwa Pow Wow 5K 2026 Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Tiskilwa, IL Tiskilwa

Road Pow Wow 5K 2026Pow Wow 5K 2026 - Running In My Sleep

From $25 Open

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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Road AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K10KKids Dash +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest

Sat, Aug 1 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Road College of DuPage Alumni 5kLong JumpShot Put +3

From $25 Open

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Effingham County Fair 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Altamont, IL Altamont

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $20 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 2 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2 · Le Roy, IL Le Roy

Road Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance3.5 Mile Run/Walk

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k

Wed, Aug 5 · Tinley Park, IL Tinley Park

Road SSW Club Challenge 5k

From $20 Open

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Wenona 5k

Fri, Aug 7 · Wenona, IL Wenona

Road Wenona Days 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #3

Fri, Aug 7 · Washington, IL Washington

Trail Farmdale 5 mileFarmdale 5 mile Bundle

From $25 Open

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White Squirrel Kids Triathlon

Fri, Aug 7 · Olney, IL Olney

Triathlon Sprint Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 9 to 12)Iron Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 11 to 15)Family Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 3 to 8)

From $25 Open

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White Squirrel Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Olney, IL Olney

Triathlon White Squirrel Triathlon Age GroupWhite Squirrel Triathlon Team CategoryWhite Squirrel Triathlon zeus/Xena

From $65 Open

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Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield

Sat, Aug 8 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs

Sat, Aug 8 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Ultra 3 Hour6 Hour

From $45 Open

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RUN FOR C'VILLE

Sat, Aug 8 · Carpentersville, IL Carpentersville

Road 3K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Virtual Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile)Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile)T-shirt (for those NOT participating in the races)

From $10 Open

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Evergreen Lake 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 5KKids Fun Run (untimed)

From $3 Open

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Sage City Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Triathlon Sprint Triathlon (300m swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) Relay TeamMini Triathlon (100m swim, 5 mile bike, 1 mile run)Sprint Triathlon (300m swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run)

From $55 Open

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Track Night Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +2

From $5 Open

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Back-to-School Family Fun 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Road 2026 Lincoln Douglas 5k and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Flight to the Finish

Sat, Aug 15 · Zion, IL Zion

Road Flight to the Finish 5K and Kids 100M Dash!

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL

From $35 Open

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Lena Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Lena, IL Lena

Road 5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Pingree Grove, IL Pingree Grove

Trail Family Frenzy 3k (2:00)5k Hero Heat (9:00)5k Open Heat (12:00) +36

From $40 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Hull of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Hull, IL Hull

Road Kids 1/4 MileTimed 5K Competitive RunTimed Fun Walk/Wheel Chair and Baby Stroller Roll {RUNNING PROHIBITED} +1

From $10 Open

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RAMP River Run – 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road 3K Walk/Wheel (12 Year old & under) $103K Walk/Wheel-A-Thon5K Run (12 Year old & under) $10 +3

From $15 Open

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"Boo" Milby Memory 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · LaSalle, IL LaSalle

Road 5k run

From $30 Open

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North Shore Youth Triathlon

Sun, Aug 16 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Triathlon Youth Triathlon 11-14 Year Old RelayYouth Triathlon 7-10 Year Old RelayYouth Triathlon 11-14 Year Old +2

From $25 Open

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Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Road Youth MileAdult 5k Run/Walk10 Mile +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

Road 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Mansfield, IL Mansfield

Road Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Parkie’s 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Parkie's 5KParkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family WalkTroop 75 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - First Presbyterian Church Bolingbrook

From $10 Open

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Comlara 12 Hour Sunrise-Sunset, 6 Hour, 3 Hour and Hour of Power Trail Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Trail Come as you are 1 hour trail runBreakfast Club 3 hour trail runSummer Siesta 6 hour trail run +3

From $15 Open

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Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K10K5k - Virtual +1

From $30 Open

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Folty 5k

Fri, Aug 28 · Tonica, IL Tonica

Road Folty 5k Run/ Walk

From $25 Open

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