Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 380 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 209 cities. The next upcoming race is the Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle in Rockford on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

OCR Family 1 Mile Adventure RunCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Marklund Run, Walk & Roll 5K/1Mile

Sun, Oct 18 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Road Marklund Run, Walk & Roll

From $40 Open

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Frank Lloyd Wright Races

Sun, Oct 18 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Road Youth Mile5K Walk5K Run +4

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest Rotary Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road 1 Mile (Untimed)5KBrat Dinner (No Race) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Virtual TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENTTRFJ VIRTUAL Golf Outing (9-holes at a course near you)TRFJ VIRTUAL Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Virtual Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5KKids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHS

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Pingree Grove, IL Pingree Grove

Trail 5k Heat (7:00)5k Heat (6:45)5k Heat (6:30) +14

From $50 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle

Fri, Oct 23 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Haunted Hills Hustle

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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OUTLAST CHICAGO

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Trail 6 Hour Challenge - Sunday6 Hour Challenge - Saturday6 Hour Challenge - Saturday +1

From $80 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Dr. J. Noonan Legacy 5K- brought to you by the Noonan Syndrome Foundation

Sat, Oct 24 · Anywhere, IL Anywhere

Virtual Virtual 5KKids 12 & Under

From $25 Open

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Forte 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Road 5K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5k Adult (19 & Over)5k Student (18 & Under) +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Normal, IL Normal

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5K5K - Virtual

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Marshall Rotary Jack-O-Jog

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

Road 1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Orient Spooky 5k!

Sat, Oct 24 · Orient, IL Orient

Road Orient Spooky 5k!

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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STARS Girls Club Walk to End Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-a-Thon

Sat, Oct 24 · Calumet City, IL Calumet City

5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Wellness Warrior Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWellness Warrior Run

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Paws for a Cause 5K Run. Walk. Rescue. Repeat!

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenup, IL Greenup

Road 🐾 Paws for a Cause 5K Run. Walk. Rescue. Repeat!

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fox Mill Community 2026 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Saint Charles, IL Saint Charles

Open Closing Soon

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Fall Frenzy

Sat, Oct 24 · Danville, IL Danville

Open Closing Soon

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The Fall Color 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon 77 spots left

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Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Virtual 5K5K VirtualKids Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Allerton Park Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Trail 2 Mile Nature Walk5.7 Mile Trail RunVIRTUAL 5.7 Mile Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Road 1 Mile (Youth)1 Mile5k +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Walk5k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Phide Phive-K

Sun, Oct 25 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Road Phide Phive-K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5K UntimedKid's Division 5K Fun Run (12 years & Under)5K +5

From $12.99 Open Closing Soon

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Scout Scramble 5K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Morris, IL Morris

Road Scout Scramble 5K Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

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Cardio Kidz Costume Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Little Devil's 50-Yard Dash (Age 2)Spooky 100-Yard Sprint (Ages 4)Creepy 1/4 Mile Run (Kindergarten) +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

Virtual 1 Mile Walk-Non Veterans1 Mile Walk-VeteransVirtual 5k Run +9

From $10 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 $69 Open Closing Soon

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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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26th Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Road Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Road Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Road Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

Road 5K Run / Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Toledo, IL Toledo

Road Zombie Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 30 · Louisville, IL Louisville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk2026 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run

From $25 Open

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

Road The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5kVirtual 5KThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Road Race The Dead - No ShirtRace The Dead - With Shirt

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Carriel Jr. High 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · O Fallon, IL O Fallon

Road CJHS 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Virtual 5k WalkVirtual 5k5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

Virtual 8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Running with Ghouls

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, IL Canton

Road 1 mile5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Cisco, IL Cisco

Road Skeleton Trail Shuffle 5KSkeleton Trail Shuffle Kids Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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