Ultras in Illinois — 2026

There are 35 ultras in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the South Chicago Track Club Spectacular in Chicago on July 25. Illinois ultras run primarily July through December.

South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest

Sat, Aug 1 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

College of DuPage Alumni 5kLong JumpShot Put +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

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

1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Deer Grove East

Sat, Aug 8 · Palatine, IL Palatine

40M, 50M

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Track Night Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $5 Open

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The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois

Sat, Aug 15 · Port Byron, IL Port Byron

Ghost Runner/Virtual OptionNick Teddy 5kTeddy Trot Kids Run

From $20 Open

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Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Watseka, IL Watseka

Watseka Family Festival 5k Color RunKids Color Dash

From $0 Open

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Balloons Over 66 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

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

From $10 Open

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The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve

Sat, Aug 29 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

40M, 50M

From $200 Open Closing Soon

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Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30 · Aurora, IL Aurora

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Ultimate SUCK

Fri, Sep 4 · Cuba, IL Cuba

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

From $109 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5KKids Dash 7 years old and underSTARS Dash

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Italian Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

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2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/WalkKids Dash (ages 4-12)LATE REGISTRATION - No Medal, No Race Bib +1

From $20 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sun, Sep 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Sweet Ride 5K Run/WalkSweet Ride 40K BikeSweet Ride 65K Bike

From $30 Open

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Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Chili Chase 5KKids Pepper Dash (12 & under)

From $10 Open

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Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Chili Chase 5KKids Pepper Dash (12 & under)

From $10 Open

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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

6 - 10 Year-Old Run 1-Mile Run (non-chiped)Cantigny 5K Run/Walk - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans0 - 5 Year-Old Run 1/4-Mile Run (non-chiped)

From $5 Open

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

Family 1 Mile Adventure RunCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online RegistrationCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

1 Mile Walk-Non Veterans1 Mile Walk-Veterans5k Run-Non Veterans +9

From $10 Open

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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

5k RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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Valor 111 challenge

Sun, Nov 1 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Valor 111 Challenge

From $50 Open

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Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING

Sat, Nov 7 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Veterans 5k RuckKids 5K (Children 17 and under)Veterans 5K Run & Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Palatine Park District Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Palatine, IL Palatine

2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/WalkSammy Scurry 100 Yard Kids Dash +1

From $10 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed)Virtual Run - 5K +7

From $0 Open

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +8

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Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Wheelchair Devision5k Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashLate Glenview Gobbler 5K(Bib Only)Kids Gobbler 50 Yard Dash

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) +3

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Kid's 5K Fun Run (11 Years and Under)Virtual Run 5K5K - Extended Online Registration +7

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Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Sat, Dec 12 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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