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.

2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Mount Prospect, IL Mount Prospect

Virtual VIRTUAL - 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5k Run/Walk2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Fire Zone 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockport, IL Lockport

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Fri, Oct 9 · Alton, IL Alton

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Welcome Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IL Lansing

Virtual Welcome Run 5KWelcome Run Virtual 5KWelcome Run Kids Race (10 and under)

From $5 Open

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Virtual Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5KKids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHS

From $15 Open

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Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Carlyle, IL Carlyle

Virtual 1-mile fun runVirtual 5K/10K run/walkSarcoma Stomp: 5K Run/Walk for Research +2

From $15 Open

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El Trote De Las Calacas

Sat, Oct 10 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk & Grammy's Auction at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)

Sat, Oct 10 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Virtual 1.5 Mile WalkVirtual 5k7K Run +3

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Niles, IL Niles

Road 5K Youth Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5KHalf MarathonVirtual Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Quincy, IL

Sat, Oct 17 · Quincy, IL Quincy

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk5K Chip-Timed Run

From $37 Open

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JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Virtual 5K Run or 2- Mile Walk ParticipantKids Registration (12 and under -- Youth T-Shirt Only)Virtual Supporter

From $20 Open

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K - Extended Registration5K Run/Walk5K - Untimed +8

From $12.99 Open

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Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

From $35 Open

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Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

OCR Family 1 Mile Adventure RunCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) +8

From $0 Open

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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Pingree Grove, IL Pingree Grove

Trail 5k Heat (8:00)5k Heat (9:15)5k Heat (9:00) +14

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5k Adult (19 & Over)5k Student (18 & Under) +2

From $5 Open

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Marshall Rotary Jack-O-Jog

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

Road 1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Fall Frenzy

Sat, Oct 24 · Danville, IL Danville

Open

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Allerton Park Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Trail 2 Mile Nature WalkVIRTUAL 5.7 Mile Trail Run5.7 Mile Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Road 1 Mile1 Mile (Youth)5k +1

From $25 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Road Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5K - Extended Online Registration5K Untimed5K +5

From $12.99 Open

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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road H^3 5kH^3 Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run5k Walk

From $35 Open

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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Road Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

Road The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $45 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

Sat, Oct 31 · Oblong, IL Oblong

Road 5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5k RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

Virtual 8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open

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Dam Site Run

Sun, Nov 1 · LeRoy, IL LeRoy

Road Charity Entry (Timed Half Marathon, but No Medal/Swag)Dam Site Half Marathon

From $39.99 Open

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open

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Run The Path 10k

Sun, Nov 1 · Mc Nabb, IL Mc Nabb

Road Run The Path 10k

From $25 Open

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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Road Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5k5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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14th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

Road 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +1

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Road Fun Run

From $40 Open

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The Forge Trail Run Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail 10K20K (Half Marathon)30K +1

From $45 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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