Running Races in Chicago, Illinois — 2026

There are 62 running races in Chicago, Illinois in 2026. The next is the Always in Our Hearts 5K on September 5. Distances include half marathons, 5K races, 10K races.

Always in Our Hearts 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Always in Our Hearts 5K 2026Virtual Always in Our Hearts 5K 2026

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Time and a Half Relay & 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K12 Mile Relay - 4 Person Team

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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

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

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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 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

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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

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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk Adult5K Run/Walk YouthVirtual +1

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Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Wed, Sep 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road IMTS 1-MileIMTS 5K

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Chicago River Swim

Fri, Sep 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1-Mile Swim2-Mile Swim

From $120 Closed

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HBCU Run & Brunch

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run + VIP Brunch Experience5K Run + Brunch5K Walk + Brunch +7

From $40 Open

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Fleet Feet Training - The Long Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Fleet Feet Training CoachStudent Run Chicago TeamFleet Feet Training Member +6

From $0 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

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Run Like A Diva

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k1/2 Marathon

From $85 Closed

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RACE TO WRIGLEY 5K CHARITY RUN PRESENTED BY AbbVie

Sun, Sep 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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Abuelitos 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Abuelitos 5k

From $25 Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K run/walkPre-Event VolunteerKids Dash +2

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Child (Ages 6-12) +3

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race

Wed, Sep 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Haunted Wine Run Virtual 5k

From $29 Open

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Chicago Vocational Alumni Association, Inc. 5K Torch Trail

Sat, Oct 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $35 Open

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New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet

Fri, Oct 9 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Closed

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Run - 5K5K - Extended Registration +8

From $12.99 Open

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk5K Chip-Timed Run

From $37 Open

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HOW 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road HOW 5K - RunHOW 5K - Walk and AfterpartyHOW 5K - Run and Afterparty +2

From $25 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Polish Independence Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polish Independence 5K RunPolish Independence 5K WalkPolish Independence 10K Run

From $49 Open

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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road H^3 5kH^3 Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual AdultStudentFamily

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

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Edison Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/WalkSilver SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $25 Closed

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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Santa Hustle Chicago

Sat, Dec 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $19.99 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Trail The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge - 4.5 Miles

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

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

Sat, Jan 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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