Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 608 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 297 cities. The next upcoming race is the HAA 3K FUN RUN in Deerfield on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

Virtual 8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

Sat, Oct 31 · Oblong, IL Oblong

Road 5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

From $30 Open

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Run The Path 10k

Sun, Nov 1 · Mc Nabb, IL Mc Nabb

Road Run The Path 10k

From $25 Open

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Dam Site Run

Sun, Nov 1 · LeRoy, IL LeRoy

Road Dam Site Half MarathonCharity Entry (Timed Half Marathon, but No Medal/Swag)

From $39.99 Open Closing Soon

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open

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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Road Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5k5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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14th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

Road 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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The Forge Trail Run Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail 10K20K (Half Marathon)30K +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash

Sun, Nov 22 · Lincolnwood, IL Lincolnwood

Road 5K Run5K Fitness Walk10K Run +1

From $21 Open

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K - Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open

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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

Road 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenwood, IL Glenwood

Road Thornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids RaceThornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community WalkThornton Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Seneca, IL Seneca

Road Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

From $20 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual 5K (Untimed)5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +7

From $0 Open

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

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

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

From $0 Open

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5kKids 5k

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

Sat, Nov 28 · Westville, IL Westville

Open

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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual 5K - UNTIMEDKid's 5K Fun Run (11 Years and Under)Virtual Run 5K +7

From $0 Open

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SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK

Sat, Nov 28 · Spring Valley, IL Spring Valley

Road SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 1-MILE WALKSANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Santa Hustle Virtual

Tue, Dec 1 · N/A, IL N/A

Virtual Kids Dash5K10K +2

From $35 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual VIRTUAL RACE5K

From $35 Open

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Santa Hustle Chicago

Sat, Dec 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $19.99 Open

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The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Norridge, IL Norridge

Road Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

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

From $0 Open

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Da Deer Run Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Trail Deer Run 4K RunDeer Run 8K Run3 Hours plus the 8K

From $15 Open

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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 3 Mile

From $30 Open

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Lemont Frigid 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Sat, Dec 12 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Catch the Elf 5k & 10k

Sat, Dec 19 · Markham, IL Markham

Road Catch the Elf 5kCatch the Elf 10k

From $35 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Day 1 Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

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Resolution Run 6K

Fri, Jan 1 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Road Resolution Run 6K

From $25 Open

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Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $38 Open

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Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge

Sat, Mar 13 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail Trail Quarter MarathonTrail Quarter MarathonTrail Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road S.O.B. RUN 5kS.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K - SOLD OUT5KKids' Race - SOLD OUT +1

From $15 Open

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Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

Sat, May 1 · Byron, IL Byron

Road 5k5K Ruck5K Ruck +5

From $40 Open

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