Running Races in Chicago, Illinois — 2026

There are 75 running races in Chicago, Illinois in 2026. The next is the NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO on May 30. Distances include 5K races, 10K races.

Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road PREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult RunnerAdult WalkerAdult Skater +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun, May 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run5K Walk (Untimed)5K Virtual +5

From $24.99 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Non Alcoholic Beer MileChicago Beer MileBeer Half Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Miles for Migraine Illinois

Sat, Jun 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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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

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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

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Freedom Bike Ride

Sat, Jun 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Open

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DASH for Detection

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $1250 Open

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ENDO 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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"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

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Proud to Run: Pride Race – presented by Walgreens

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k Run5k Walk10k Run

From $45 Open

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Chicago Legends 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Chicago Legends 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Adult5K Youth

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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Open Water Swim CHICAGO

Tue, Jul 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Triathlon Open Water Swim Clinic (8/18)Open Water Swim Clinic (7/7)Competitive Aquathlon (7/28) +7

From $23 Open 56 spots left

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Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Chicago History 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Untimed - 5k WalkUntimed - 5k RunTimed - 5k Run

From $40 Open

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Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Kids DashKids DashVirtual 5K +5

From $19.99 Open

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $15 Open 15 spots left

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Closed

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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)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K10KVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Track Night Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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

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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

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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 Registration +3

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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)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66- Stop 1: Chicago 6.6K

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66- Stop 1: Chicago 6.6K

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Time and a Half Relay & 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K12 Mile Relay - 4 Person Team

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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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 RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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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 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk Youth5K Run/Walk AdultKids Dash +1

From $0 Open

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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

From $10 Open

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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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Run Like A Diva

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k1/2 Marathon

From $85 Closed

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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

From $40 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 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K run/walkVirtual RunKids Dash +2

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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