Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 546 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 275 cities. The next upcoming race is the Friday Night Hype 5K presented by Fleet Feet and adidas in Chicago on July 24. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

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Chicago 138 Springfield 30 Bloomington 18 Aurora 16 Rockford 16 Palatine 15 Normal 14 Elk Grove Village 14 Wheaton 13 Joliet 12 Decatur 11 Hudson 11 Belleville 10 Peoria 9 Crystal Lake 9 Lisle 9 Evanston 9 Champaign 8 Lemont 8 Elgin 8 Shorewood 7 Plainfield 7 Naperville 7 Edwardsville 7 Urbana 7 New Lenox 6 Ottawa 6 Mattoon 6 Roscoe 6 Danville 6

Tom Short 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Shelbyville, IL Shelbyville
Road 1 Mile Run/WalkTom Short 5K Trail Run
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2 · Le Roy, IL Le Roy
Road Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance3.5 Mile Run/Walk
From $10 Open Closing Soon 18 spots left
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White Squirrel Kids Triathlon

Fri, Aug 7 · Olney, IL Olney
Triathlon Sprint Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 9 to 12)Iron Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 11 to 15)Family Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 3 to 8)
From $25 Open
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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove
Virtual Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile). There is an option later in this form to purchase a T-shirt for an additional $10.T-shirt (If you are not participating in the races but would like a T-shirt, select this option to purchase a T-shirt.)
From $10 Open Closing Soon
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