Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 587 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 291 cities. The next upcoming race is the Tri-Shark Classic Youth Splash and Dash in Hudson on June 5. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series

Fri, Jun 5 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Tri-Shark Classic Youth Splash and Dash

Fri, Jun 5 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Triathlon USAT Splash & Dash Junior Event 11-15 Years OldUSAT Splash & Dash Junior Event 7-10 Years Old

From $30 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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Lake Run Club's National Doughnut Day Run

Fri, Jun 5 · Normal, IL Normal

Road Gotta get to work 2 mileEarly Bird Doughnut 4 mileStale Doughnut 5K or 10K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICS

Fri, Jun 5 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Road Open 1 MileCollegiate HeatMasters Heat +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Drink'n with Lincoln 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Road 5K Run / Walk

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Giant Summer Run 6.6k

Sat, Jun 6 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Virtual Giant Summer Run 6.6kVirtual Giant Summer Run 6.6k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District

Sat, Jun 6 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Triathlon Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District

From $30 Open

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Oneness Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Oneness 5k RunOneness WalkOneness 10K Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon & Duathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Triathlon Triathlon RelayTriathlonDuathlon Relay +1

From $79 Open Closing Soon

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The Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K with Double "J" hosted by Cemeno's

Sat, Jun 6 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 5k

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Rock the Beat 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Road 5K

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 5K

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Virginia, IL Virginia

Road Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

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Races for all Paces

Sat, Jun 6 · Charleston, IL Charleston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Princeton Mile

Sat, Jun 6 · Princeton, IL Princeton

Road 1 Mile Run - Elite Division1 Mile Run - Open Division

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Countryside 10k

Sat, Jun 6 · Sidney, IL Sidney

Road Countryside 10k

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Rhubarb Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Aledo, IL Aledo

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k5k Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CASA Color Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Sycamore, IL Sycamore

5K Color Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Strawberry Strut

Sat, Jun 6 · Carthage, IL Carthage

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run5K Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

Road 1/3 Mile Kids Fun Run2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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DRS - Dysphagia Research Society #Dash4Dysphagia

Sat, Jun 6 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Virtual DRS Dash for Dysphagia – TraineeDRS Dash for DysphagiaDRS Dash for Dysphagia – Industry Partner

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Solid Rock Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Morton, IL Morton

Triathlon Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 6-7)Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 8-9)Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 10-12) +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Harvard Milk Days

Sat, Jun 6 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Road 2 Mile Fun Walk (Untimed)5K Run10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K5K Virtual Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon 11 spots left

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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5K - Virtual Race5K - Race10K - Race +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Snowflake Shuffle for MG

Sun, Jun 7 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Virtual Snowflake Shuffle for MG Adult RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Virtual RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Youth Registration

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Road Mullarkey's Spirits Run

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Makin’ Strides for Strays

Sun, Jun 7 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Lambs on the Run 5K/2 Mile Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The 5K Monarch March

Sun, Jun 7 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Monarch March, 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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SRRL Kid's Running Clinic

Mon, Jun 8 · La Salle, IL La Salle

2026 SRRL Kid's Running Clinic (Non-Member)2026 SRRL Kid's Running Clinic (Member)

From $0 Open

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Super 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Jun 11 · Metropolis, IL Metropolis

Road Super 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #1

Fri, Jun 12 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Trail Kinsey Park 4 mile BundleKinsey Park 4 mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 La Moille Buffalo Days 5K

Fri, Jun 12 · La Moille, IL La Moille

Road 2026 Buffalo Days of La Moille 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Chicagoland SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

Fri, Jun 12 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 5k Run/Walk5K Race and Reunion BundleSCAD Social Reunion & Presentation

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - 1911 Initiative Scholarship run/walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual

From $19.11 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Bike Ride

Sat, Jun 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Open Closing Soon

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Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Saint Joseph, IL Saint Joseph

Virtual Kids Fun RunTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5k – VIRTUALTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Red White Glow 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Dash Around the Lake

Sat, Jun 13 · Mundelein, IL Mundelein

Virtual Annual Adult 5K Run/5K WalkAnnual 5K Run/5K Walk Age 7 to High School current year GraduatesVirtual - Annual 5K Run/5K Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa

Sat, Jun 13 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Bobbi Morse 5k Benefit

Sat, Jun 13 · Kenney, IL Kenney

Road Bobbi Morse 5K BenefitBobbi Morse 5K Benefit - Child Registration (Ages 12 and under)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sullivan Dash & Bash

Sat, Jun 13 · Sullivan, IL Sullivan

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K Run (Timed)5K Fun Run/WalkCat Napper

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Y NINJA

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

OCR 10:35 - Recreational Division Ages 5-710:30 - Pro Division Ages 5-710:20 - Recreational Division Ages 8-10 +7

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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