Running Races in Chicago, Illinois 2026 | Browse All Races | My Next Race

There are 82 running races in Chicago, Illinois in 2026. The next is the Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k on April 11. Distances include 5K races.

Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL

Sat, Apr 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

From $30 Open Closing Soon

5k for Earth Day

Sun, Apr 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k for Earth Day

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5KKids' Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

Chicago Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run

From $45 Closed

2026 Manion WOD - Jaguar Strength & Conditioning - Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Run to Remember

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run (Timed)5K Walk (Untimed)Virtual 5K Run/Walk - T-Shirt, Bib, Shipping included! +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

Run for BEER - Solemn Oath Brewery

Sun, May 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Run for Beer - Solemn Oath Brewery

From $40 Open

Wolf Lake 5k

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Wolf Lake 5kKids Run

From $10 Open

Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

Sat, May 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road BSCO 5K - Hope in Action

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 23 · 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 Closed

Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road PREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open

2026 Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult WalkerAdult RunnerAdult Skater +3

From $20 Open

Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Race for Peace—5K Non-Competitive (all ages)Race for Peace—5K Competitive

From $35 Open

Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun, May 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Walk (Untimed)5K Virtual5K Run +5

From $24.99 Open 30 spots left

Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open

Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Non Alcoholic Beer MileChicago Beer MileBeer Half Mile

From $20 Open 30 spots left

Miles for Migraine Illinois

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

Freedom Bike Ride

Sat, Jun 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Open

ENDO 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $55 Open

DASH for Detection

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual DASHers Main Stage SponsorDASHers Food & Refreshment Zone SponsorTeam Sponsor +1

From $1250 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · 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

Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Adult5K Youth

From $20 Open

"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road "Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Proud to Run: Pride Race

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k Run5k Walk10k Run

From $45 Open

July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 4 · 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

Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

Open Water Swim CHICAGO

Tue, Jul 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Triathlon Swim On Your Own (7/7)Competitive Aquathlon (7/28)Competitive Aquathlon (8/18) +7

From $22 Closed 56 spots left

Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open

Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual 5KChinatown 5KYouth Dash (6y - 8y) 200m +1

From $25 Open 15 spots left

Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Kids DashKids DashVirtual 5K +5

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 25 · 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

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K

From $65 Open

Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K10KKids Dash +1

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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

Sat, Aug 15 · 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

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL (one race four locations simulantaneously)

Sat, Aug 15 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike-Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of IL

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open