Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 651 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 296 cities. The next upcoming race is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon in Springfield on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Ondessonk Trail Races

Sat, Apr 11 · Ozark, IL Ozark

Trail One-Mile Fun Run5k RunManchester 10k +1

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Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Virtual RACE DAY VOLUNTEER ONLYHalf Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Southern Illinois 10K, Micro-Marathon, and PeeWee Marathon

Sat, Apr 11 · Marion, IL Marion

Road 0.262 mile PeeWee Marathon2.62 mi Micro Marathon10k Run +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Road 5k Run/Walk/Ruck

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Allerton Races

Sat, Apr 11 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Trail Trail-Glo 5KVIRTUAL 5KVIRTUAL 10K +3

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Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

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The Joliet Prison Spirits Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road Joliet Prison Spirits Run 5K

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BlueForCrewe 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Stewardson, IL Stewardson

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Hornet Hustle

Sat, Apr 11 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Road Hornet Hustle Kids 1KHornet Hustle 5k

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Jefferson School Color Run 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Carmi, IL Carmi

Road Jefferson School Color Run 5K

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5K/10K)- Greater Chicago

Sat, Apr 11 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Downers Grove, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Havana, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Havana, IL Havana

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 36th to 8th Grade - 1 MileChallenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +9

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Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

Sun, Apr 12 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Road Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Springfield, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +10

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Rochester, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Rochester, IL Rochester

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileChallenger Division - 75 Yard Dash2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Morgan County, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Shorewood, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Williamsville, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +9

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Cardio Kidz Spring Running Series

Sun, Apr 12 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road 50-Yard Dash (Age 3)50-Yard Dash (Age 2)100-Yard Dash (Age 4) +10

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Grayslake, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Hoffman Estates/Palatine, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Park Ridge, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 5Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Lombard/Glen Ellyn, IL

Sun, Apr 12 · Lombard, IL Lombard

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +9

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Run 2 Ramble 5K Program

Tue, Apr 14 · Decatur, IL Decatur

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Springfest 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Road Springfest 2 Mile WalkSpringfest 5K Run

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Donovan 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Sat, Apr 18 · Donovan, IL Donovan

Donovan 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Galena, IL Galena

Road 5k10k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Sat, Apr 18 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Walk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their Shoes Groups of 4 or More

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Cardio Kidz Spring Conditioning at FLO Fitness

Sat, Apr 18 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Single Day- April 25April 18 & 25Single Day- April 18

From $20 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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Braveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Kewanee, IL Kewanee

Road Braveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ WalkBraveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Easterseals Central Illinois Community Rally Run, Walk & Rally 5K/1 Mile

Sat, Apr 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Virtual 1 Mile1 MileVirtual 5K +1

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2026 Manion WOD - Resurgence Strength

Sat, Apr 18 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Manion WOD WorkoutManion WOD Ruck Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Salem, IL Salem

Road Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run

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Run for the Rose

Sat, Apr 18 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Road Run for the Rose 5k

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Superhero Fun Run 3K 2026

Sat, Apr 18 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual CHILD REGISTRATION (ages 12 and under)VIRTUAL CHILD REGISTRATION (ages 12 and under)ADULT REGISTRATION (ages 13 and up) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit Chicago Heights

Sat, Apr 18 · Chicago Heights, IL Chicago Heights

Manion WOD WorkoutManion WOD Ruck Workout

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13th Annual VFW Post 805 .1K

Sat, Apr 18 · O Fallon, IL O Fallon

Road 13th Annual VFW Post 805 .1K13th Annual VFW Post 805 .1K TEAM

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Maine South National Honor Society 13th Annual Spring COLOR RUN

Sat, Apr 18 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Road Maine South Color Run

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The Champion of Trees 10K

Sat, Apr 18 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Virtual 10KChampion of Trees 10KChampion of Trees 10K Fundraising Participant

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Virtual Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Dogs - Glenview

Sat, Apr 18 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Road 5k

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Belleville, IL Belleville

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL

Sat, Apr 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

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The Canal Street Spirits Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Road Canal Street Afterlife Run

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Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual Rene Shelton Memorial Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/WalkRene Shelton Memorial Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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IWU Against Cancer 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road 5K Non-Student5K Student

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PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)

Sat, Apr 18 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Virtual PRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel 5K RunPRC Pinwheel Virtual 5K Fun Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Apr 19 · Countryside, IL Countryside

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 52nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

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Illini Veterans 5 K

Sun, Apr 19 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Illini Veterans 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

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