Ultras in Illinois — 2026

There are 33 ultras in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the The Ultimate SUCK in Cuba on September 4. Illinois ultras run primarily September through May.

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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Cardio Kidz Fall Running Series

Sun, Sep 13 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

6th-8th Grade - 1 Mile4th - 1 MilePreschool 2 Years Old - 50 Yard Dash +9

From $35 Open

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5KSTARS DashKids Dash 7 years old and under

From $12 Open

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Italian Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5KKids Dash

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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 Closing Soon

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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 RunKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed)Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +8

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Frank Lloyd Wright Races

Sun, Oct 18 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Youth Mile5K Walk5K Run +4

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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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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

5k RunKids Run

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Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Tot Trot

Sat, Oct 31 · Cisco, IL Cisco

Skeleton Trail ShuffleSkeleton Trail Shuffle TOT TROT

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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

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

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

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

5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed)5K +3

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Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Late Glenview Gobbler 5K(Bib Only)Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashKids Gobbler 50 Yard Dash

From $15 Closed 100 spots left

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/WalkVirtual Run - 5K5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) Extended Online Registration +8

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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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Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5k Run/Walk5K Wheelchair Devision +1

From $10 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

5K (Untimed)Virtual Run - 5K5K +7

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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)5K UNTIMED - Extended Online Registration5K +7

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

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

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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 Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat, Jan 2 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago

Sat, Feb 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Mar 14 · Deer Park, IL Deer Park

5K Run/Walk - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run 5KKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) +19

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat, Apr 3 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile1 Mile5K +13

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 9 · Barrington, IL Barrington

5K Walk - UNTIMED5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +11

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