Ultras in Illinois — 2026

There are 29 ultras in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Tri-State Warrior Run in Quincy on October 25. Illinois ultras run primarily October through September.

Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

1 Mile Walk-Non Veterans1 Mile Walk-Veterans5k Run-Non Veterans +9

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Cardio Kidz Costume Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Palatine, IL Palatine

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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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

5k RunKids Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Cisco, IL Cisco

Skeleton Trail Shuffle 5KSkeleton Trail Shuffle Kids Dash

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Valor 111 challenge

Sun, Nov 1 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Valor 111 Challenge

From $50 Closed

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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 Run & WalkVeterans 5k Ruck +1

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Run with Reagan - Run Down this Wall!

Sat, Nov 7 · Eureka, IL Eureka

1 Mile Walk5K RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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2nd Annual Farmingdale Elementary PTC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Pleasant Plains, IL Pleasant Plains

5K Fun Run5K - Student Rate (K-12)Kids Fun Run 400m Distance +1

From $15 Open

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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

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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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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 DashGobble Anywhere Virtual 5K +1

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

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

5K (Untimed)Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)5K - Extended Online Registration +3

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

5K (Untimed)Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)Virtual Run - 5K +7

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +7

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

5K - Extended Online RegistrationKid's 5K Fun Run (11 Years and Under)5K UNTIMED - Extended Online Registration +7

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

5K Kids Division Fun Run (11 & Under)5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk (Untimed) +4

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Candy Cane Course - Greater Chicago

Sat, Dec 12 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

1 Mile5K10K +7

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 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

Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +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 Kids Division Fun Run5K Kids Division Fun Run5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +11

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Chinatown 5KVirtual 5KChinatown 5K +4

From $15 Closed 6 spots left

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 1 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 22 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile1 MileVolunteer then Run +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Ultimate SUCK

Fri, Sep 3 · Cuba, IL Cuba

The GUT CHECK (mini-SUCK, 4hr)The GUT CHECK (mini-SUCK, 4hr)The SUCK (12hr) +3

From $109 Open

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

Sat, Sep 18 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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