Ultras in Illinois — 2026

There are 33 ultras in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Hoffman Estates Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K in Hoffman Estates on June 27. Illinois ultras run primarily June through December.

Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series

Fri, Jun 19 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer SeriesFriday Jun 18th Kids RunSingle Event-June 12th

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Hoffman Estates Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

5K5K Kid's Division Fun Run Untimed (12 Years and Under)5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +10

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

2.5 Miles5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +3

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Cardio Kidz Summer Running Series

Sun, Jul 12 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

4th Grade - 1 Mile6th-8th Grade - 1 Mile5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $35 Open

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Chinatown 5KVirtual 5KYouth Dash (5y - 9y) 200m +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest

Sat, Aug 1 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

College of DuPage Alumni 5kLong JumpShot Put +3

From $25 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 2 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Deer Grove East

Sat, Aug 8 · Palatine, IL Palatine

40M, 50M

From $100 Open

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Track Night Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +2

From $5 Open

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The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois

Sat, Aug 15 · Port Byron, IL Port Byron

Ghost Runner/Virtual OptionNick Teddy 5kTeddy Trot Kids Run

From $20 Open

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The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve

Sat, Aug 29 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

40M, 50M

From $200 Open

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Balloons Over 66 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Balloons Over 66 5KKid Races ages 1-3 yearsKid Races ages 4-6 years +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30 · Aurora, IL Aurora

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Ultimate SUCK

Fri, Sep 4 · Cuba, IL Cuba

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

From $109 Open

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

5KSTARS DashKids Dash 7 years old and under

From $12 Open

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Italian Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

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2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run/WalkKids Dash (ages 4-12)LATE REGISTRATION - No Medal, No Race Bib +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Sweet Ride 5K Run/WalkSweet Ride 40K BikeSweet Ride 65K Bike

From $30 Open

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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

6 - 10 Year-Old Run 1-Mile Run (non-chiped)Cantigny 5K Run/Walk - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans0 - 5 Year-Old Run 1/4-Mile Run (non-chiped)

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

Family 1 Mile Adventure RunCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online RegistrationCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open

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Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

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

From $10 Closed

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

5k RunKids Run

From $10 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

From $10 Closed

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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 DashKids Gobbler 50 Yard Dash

From $15 Closed 100 spots left

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

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

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

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

5K5K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 5K +7

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under)5K - Extended Online Registration5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) Extended Online Registration +8

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

1 Mile5K10K +4

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

Virtual Run 5KKid'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

Virtual 5K5K Kids Division Fun Run (11 & Under)5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +4

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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

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

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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