Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 535 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 274 cities. The next upcoming race is the MMTT Splash and Dash - Geneva in Geneva on July 22. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

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 Juniors 6-10Seniors 11-17

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Friday Night Hype 5K presented by Fleet Feet and adidas

Fri, Jul 24 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Friday Night Hype 5K presented by Fleet Feet and adidas

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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TMH Auxiliary Light The Night Glow Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Taylorville, IL Taylorville

Road 5K Light the Night Glow RunShirt OnlyKids Glow & Go Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Huntley, IL Huntley

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

From $45 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Kickin’ Up The Dust 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Plano, IL Plano

Road Kickin’ UpThe Dust

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)

Sat, Jul 25 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road SANGAMAM 2K RunSANGAMAM 5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Izzy’s Dino Dash 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sauget, IL Sauget

Road 5k Run & Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Springfield Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon HALF INDIVDUAL TRISPRINT RELAY TRISPRINT HIGH SCHOOL TRI +9

From $105 Open Closing Soon

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Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Walk For Water

Sat, Jul 25 · Aurora, IL Aurora

ImaBridge Walk For Water Awareness Charity Walk

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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IPTT 2 Person- 10 Mile Relay

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago Heights, IL Chicago Heights

Road 2 Person- 10 Mile Relay

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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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Wildcats Picnic

Thu, Jul 30 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Golf of America Freedom Golf Classic

Thu, Jul 30 · Waterloo, IL Waterloo

Golf Package - PM Shotgun Veterans, Military & First Responders Golf w/Cart, Breakfast & LunchGolf Package - Thursday SponsorsGolf Package - AM Shotgun Golf w/Cart, Breakfast & Lunch +11

From $0 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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St Jude Eureka Kids Run

Thu, Jul 30 · Eureka, IL Eureka

Road Competitive Mile (no age groups)Non-Competitive Age Group Run on Track

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run Mahomet

Fri, Jul 31 · Mahomet, IL Mahomet

Road 5K5K - VirtualHalf Marathon - Virtual +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Land College 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Road Lake Land College 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Summer's Last Kick

Sat, Aug 1 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Chicken Chase 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Sequoit Sunrise 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Antioch, IL Antioch

Road Sequoit Sunrise 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Kaskaskia Blue Classic 5k 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Centralia, IL Centralia

Road Kids Fun Run - 1 mileKaskaskia Blue Classic 5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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 35 spots left

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JANET R. NOBLITT MOSQUITO CHASE 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Hutsonville, IL Hutsonville

Road 5K run/walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

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 Closing Soon

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Tom Short 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Shelbyville, IL Shelbyville

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkTom Short 5K Trail Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon 18 spots left

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Effingham County Fair 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Altamont, IL Altamont

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 2 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Fast Track Racing Team's Kids' Night at the Track!

Tue, Aug 4 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Open

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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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3rd Annual McHenry Runathon

Thu, Aug 6 · Mchenry, IL Mchenry

Road McHenry Runathon

From $25 Open

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Twilight Fun Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Twilight Fun Run

From $15 Open

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White Squirrel Kids Triathlon

Fri, Aug 7 · Olney, IL Olney

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

From $25 Open

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Mr. C's Wenona 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Aug 7 · Wenona, IL Wenona

Road Wenona Days 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Virtual Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.T-shirt (If you are not participating in the races but would like a T-shirt, select this option to purchase a T-shirt.)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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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Evergreen Lake 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 5KKids Fun Run (untimed)

From $3 Open

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Back-to-School Family Fun 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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White Squirrel Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Olney, IL Olney

Triathlon White Squirrel Triathlon Team CategoryWhite Squirrel Triathlon zeus/XenaWhite Squirrel Triathlon Age Group

From $65 Open

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Saint Bruno Falcon 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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RUN FOR C'VILLE

Sat, Aug 8 · Carpentersville, IL Carpentersville

Road 3K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Marybeth 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Virtual 38 Mile Bike Ride - IllinoisBike Ride - Lock Haven, PennsylvaniaAbsecon NJ-Heritage Park +1

From $25 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series | Deer Grove East

Sat, Aug 8 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Trail The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $90 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

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