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.

Sylvan Shuffle

Sat, Aug 29 · Amboy, IL Amboy

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Road 1-Mile Wag & Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Skokie, IL Skokie

Road Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run (Registration Closed No addtional registrations will be taken either online or in person)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Balloons Over 66 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Road Balloons Over 66 5KKid Races ages 1-3 yearsKid Races ages 4-6 years +1

From $10 Open

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Will County Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Road 5kSpectator

From $10 Open

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Rise & Run for Recovery

Sun, Aug 30 · Lake Villa, IL Lake Villa

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Big Horse Vineyards 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Lewistown, IL Lewistown

Trail Beer Mile (Individual)Beer Mile (Team Relay)5K - Competitive Heat (Teams) +2

From $20 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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5K Fun Run and Family Walk

Tue, Sep 1 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Virtual Virtual 5K5KKids Dash

From $25 Open

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The Ultimate SUCK

Fri, Sep 4 · Cuba, IL Cuba

OCR The GUT CHECK (mini-SUCK, 4hr)The SUCK (12hr)The Ultimate SUCK (36hr)

From $109 Open

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Warrior Crucible

Fri, Sep 4 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road Warrior 5kWarrior RuckWarrior Crucible +1

From $40 Open

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Sep 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 10K - Extended Registration10KVirtual 10K +3

From $44.99 Open

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JJK5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Madison, IL Madison

Road 1.25 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026, In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes

Fri, Sep 11 · Elwood, IL Elwood

Road Elwood Community Day 5K Run & Walk 2026

From $35 Open

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Woodland ROAR Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

Road 1 Mile5KShirt Only (Not racing)

From $20 Open

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Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Road Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10K

From $35 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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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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Sand Creek Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur

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

From $35 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

Sat, Sep 12 · Oakwood, IL Oakwood

Road Wild Wilderness 5KWild Wild Wilderness 7.45

From $30 Open

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Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races

Sat, Sep 12 · Arcola, IL Arcola

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K

From $25 Open

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Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Skokie, IL Skokie

Road Ana Banana Fun RunAna Banana 5k

From $20 Open

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The Last Boyscout

Sat, Sep 12 · Goreville, IL Goreville

Ultra 23rd YardThe Last Boyscout30th Yard +28

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Marion, IL Marion

Road 3rd Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Run for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Walk for Hope

From $15 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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Gift of Hope Community Foundation 5K Run, Walk & Roll

Sun, Sep 13 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Road 1 Mile - Early Bird Pricing!5K - Early Bird Pricing!Virtual +16

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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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk Youth5K Run/Walk AdultKids Dash +1

From $0 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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Glow in the Garden 5k

Fri, Sep 18 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road 5k

From $35 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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Italian Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 5KKids Dash

From $10 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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Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Dwight, IL Dwight

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

From $25 Open

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MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 19 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

OCR 10:45am - 5K Fun Run5K RUCK9:45am - 5K Fun Run +17

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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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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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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Race to Recycle

Sat, Sep 19 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Virtual Fun walk around the park (not timed)Virtual 5 K (not timed)5 K Timed

From $20 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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2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read

Sun, Sep 20 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

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

From $5 Open

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Carlyle Lake Triathlon

Sun, Sep 20 · Carlyle Township, IL Carlyle Township

Triathlon OLYMPIC RELAY TRISPRINT RELAY TRISPRINT INDIVIDUAL TRI +6

From $75 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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St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

Sun, Sep 20 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Road St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 2K Walk-Perfect for all ages and fitness levelsSt. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Marion, IL Marion

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey Location5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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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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