Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 483 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 247 cities. The next upcoming race is the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K in Dwight on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K

Wed, Sep 2 · Gardner, IL Gardner

Virtual Virtual 6.6KSolidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K

Thu, Sep 3 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Virtual Virtual 6.6KSolidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6K

Fri, Sep 4 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

Virtual Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6KVirtual 6.6K

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Warrior Crucible

Fri, Sep 4 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road Warrior 5KWarrior RuckWarrior Crucible +1

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The Ultimate SUCK

Fri, Sep 4 · Cuba, IL Cuba

OCR The GUT CHECK (mini-SUCK, 4hr)The SUCK (12hr)The Ultimate SUCK (36hr)

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Colchester Duane Beck 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Colchester, IL Colchester

Road Colchester Duane Beck 5KDuane Beck 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

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Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Sep 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual Virtual 10K10K - Extended Registration10K +3

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Levee Trail Trek 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Cantrall, IL Cantrall

Road Levee Trail Trek 5K

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6K

Sat, Sep 5 · Lexington, IL Lexington

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6KVirtual 6.6K

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Appletime 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Road 5k Walk5k Run

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Charger 10 Mile & 6k

Sat, Sep 5 · Milan, IL Milan

Road 6k10 Mile

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Nauvoo Grape Stomp 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Nauvoo, IL Nauvoo

Road 5k Run5k Competitive Walk

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Always in Our Hearts 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Always in Our Hearts 5K 2026Virtual Always in Our Hearts 5K 2026

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/WalkVolunteer and Run 8:30am to 10:00amVolunteer and Run 7:00am to 8:30am

From $0 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left

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KZ5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Casey, IL Casey

Road KZ5K

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Time and a Half Relay & 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K12 Mile Relay - 4 Person Team

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 9- Bloomington 6.6K

Sun, Sep 6 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Virtual 6.6KSolidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 9- Bloomington 6.6K

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Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Herscher, IL Herscher

Road 2 Mile Fun Walk5K Run

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Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle

Mon, Sep 7 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

Road 1 Mile Run WalkFive and Under 1 Mile Run Walk5K Run Walk +1

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JJK5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Madison, IL Madison

Road 1.25 Mile Walk5K Run

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K

Mon, Sep 7 · Mc Lean, IL Mc Lean

Virtual Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6KVirtual 6.6K

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 11- Lincoln 6.6K

Tue, Sep 8 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Road Virtual 6.6KSolidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 11Lincoln 6.6K

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12- Williamsville 6.6K

Wed, Sep 9 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Virtual Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12 Williiamsville 6.6KVirtual 6.6K

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Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k

Fri, Sep 11 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Trail Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail RunNO Swag 10k Option - Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail RunNO Swag 25k Option - Hobo 25 k Trail Run (This option will ask you to pick either the Saturday or Sunday 25k) +7

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In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes, Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026

Fri, Sep 11 · Elwood, IL Elwood

Road Elwood Community Days 5K Run & Walk 2026

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Popcorn Day 5k Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Ridgway, IL Ridgway

Road 5k RunWalkKids Fun Run

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Woodland ROAR Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

Road 1 Mile5KShirt Only (Not racing)

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K

Fri, Sep 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual Virtual 6.6KSolidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K

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Get Your Kicks 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Carlinville, IL Carlinville

Road Fun RunGet Your Kicks 5K

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CHICAGO - TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sat, Sep 12 · Beecher, IL Beecher

Trail 5K10K RUCK10K +3

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

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Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Marion, IL Marion

Road 3rd Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Run for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Walk for Hope

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Albion Artisan Brick Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Albion, IL Albion

Road 5K10K

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Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Road Bully Blitz 1-Mile WalkBully Blitz 5k

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Underground Railroad 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Princeton, IL Princeton

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Kiddy Fun Run

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

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RunTough for Team Owen 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Virtual RunTough for Team Owen 2026

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Galena 5k Stair Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Galena, IL Galena

Road 5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race5K Stair Challenge Active Duty First Responders1 Lap Fun Run/Walk

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Angel for Autism 5K GLOW Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Nashville, IL Nashville

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run5K Walk or Silent Walker +2

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Cache River Days 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Ullin, IL Ullin

Road Cache River Days 5K RunCache River Days 5k Walk

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Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Road Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5KJared Lee. Edge Memorial 10K

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Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Morton Grove, IL Morton Grove

Road Ana Banana Fun RunAna Banana 5k

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Sand Creek Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Road Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUALSand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail RunSand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run +1

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

Sat, Sep 12 · Oakwood, IL Oakwood

Road Wild Wilderness 3.45 MileWild Wild Wilderness 7.45 Mile

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Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cornell, IL Cornell

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K run

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Run 4 the Goo! - 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Arenzville, IL Arenzville

Road Run 4 the Goo! - 5K or Virtual Run

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Thin Mint Sprint 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Fox River Grove, IL Fox River Grove

Virtual 1-Mile Walk/RunVirtual 1-Mile Walk/RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

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The Last Boyscout

Sat, Sep 12 · Goreville, IL Goreville

Ultra 16th Yard30th YardThe Last Boyscout +28

From $75 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois

Sat, Sep 12 · South Barrington, IL South Barrington

Road 1-Mile Walk5K Run5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

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