Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 582 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 290 cities. The next upcoming race is the Race Against Gun Violence in Chicago on June 4. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

The Big Run - Decatur, Il

Wed, Jun 3 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Virtual

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The Big Run - Bloomington Illinois

Wed, Jun 3 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Kids 1 Mile RunThe Big Run 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon 28 spots left

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DRC Rock Springs Ramble

Wed, Jun 3 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Virtual Rock Springs Ramble 5KRock Springs Ramble Virtual 5KRock Springs KIDS Ramble

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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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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 Stale Doughnut 5K or 10KEarly Bird Doughnut 4 mileGotta get to work 2 mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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

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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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SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICS

Fri, Jun 5 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Road Open 1 MileCollegiate HeatCoaches Heat +1

From $20 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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Drink'n with Lincoln 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Road 5K Run / Walk

From $35 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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rhubarb Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Aledo, IL Aledo

Road Little Sprouts Run1 Mile Fun Run5k Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 5k

From $30 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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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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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K

From $30 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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DRS - Dysphagia Research Society #Dash4Dysphagia

Sat, Jun 6 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Countryside 10k

Sat, Jun 6 · Sidney, IL Sidney

Road Countryside 10k

From $30 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 3-5)Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 10-12) +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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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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Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

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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

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Rock the Beat 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Road 5K

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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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Giant Summer Run 6.6k

Sat, Jun 6 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Virtual Virtual Giant Summer Run 6.6kGiant Summer Run 6.6k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Oneness Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Oneness WalkOneness 5k RunOneness 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 TriathlonDuathlonDuathlon Relay +1

From $79 Open Closing Soon

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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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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 5K

From $25 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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Lambs on the Run 5K/2 Mile Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road 2 Mile Walk5K 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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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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Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Road Mullarkey's Spirits Run

From $40 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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SRRL Kid's Running Clinic

Mon, Jun 8 · La Salle, IL La Salle

2026 SRRL Kid's Running Clinic (Member)2026 SRRL Kid's Running Clinic (Non-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 mileKinsey Park 4 mile Bundle

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Chicagoland SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

Fri, Jun 12 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 5k Run/WalkSCAD Social Reunion & Presentation5K Race and Reunion Bundle

From $45 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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Route 66 10K

Sat, Jun 13 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Road Route 66 10K Tune-Up Training & RaceRoute 66 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Minooka Summerfest 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Minooka, IL Minooka

Road Minooka Summerfest 5k Race 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 13 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Virtual Virtual5k Run/Walk

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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Fox Valley Summer XC Classic 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Trail Fox Valley Summer XC Classic 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bobbi Morse 5k Benefit

Sat, Jun 13 · Kenney, IL Kenney

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

From $25 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 5kTrooper Thompsen Memorial 5k – VIRTUAL

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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