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 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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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

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

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Chip-Timed Run5K Fun Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Run - 5KKid's Division 5K Fun Run5K - Extended Registration +8

From $12.99 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 Closing Soon

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

From $25 Closed

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Polish Independence Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $49 Closed

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

From $30 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 RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

From $30 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 Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $0 Open

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

From $30 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 Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Closed

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

From $30 Open

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

From $30 Open

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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

From $30 Open

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18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $38 Open

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K5K - SOLD OUTKids' Race +1

From $15 Open

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