Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 651 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 296 cities. The next upcoming race is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon in Springfield on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Italian Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

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Better Than Yesterday 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road Better Than Yesterday 5K

From $40 Open

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2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read

Sun, Sep 20 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Road Child 100 or 400 Dash & 5K (select this to do both)1 Mile - Adult1 Mile - Child +5

From $5 Open

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St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

Sun, Sep 20 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Road St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 2K Walk-Perfect for all ages and fitness levelsSt. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

From $35 Open

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Carlyle Lake Triathlon

Sun, Sep 20 · Carlyle Township, IL Carlyle Township

Triathlon SPRINT AQUABIKEOLYMPIC AQUABIKESPRINT DUATHLON +6

From $75 Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K run/walkVirtual RunKids Dash +2

From $0 Open

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Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood Cancer

Sat, Sep 26 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Road Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Belleville Main Street Half MarathonBelleville Main Street Marathon

From $45 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Child (Ages 6-12) +3

From $10 Open

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Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Road 5K1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

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Empower Through Health 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road I'm JUST Here for the Food (Not participating in 5K)5k Participant

From $17 Open

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Bloomingdale Trail 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 1/4 Mile Dash1/2 Mile Dash5K

From $5 Open

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1st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Sep 26 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Road Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

Sat, Sep 26 · Marion, IL Marion

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - Marion, ILVirtual 5K5K Fun Run/Walk - Godfrey Location +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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13th Annual Swifty Swine 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Road Swifty Swine

From $25 Open

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Run the River for Respect 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Run for Honor

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom

From $30 Open

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Plainfield Harvest Run 5k/10k & Kids Miler

Sun, Sep 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Road Kids Miler5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $18 Open

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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k

Sun, Sep 27 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5kNorthwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 10k1-mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race

Wed, Sep 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Haunted Wine Run Virtual 5k

From $29 Open

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5k for Hopeful Beginnings

Wed, Sep 30 · Palatine, IL Palatine

5k for Hopeful Beginnings

From $30 Open

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Shoreline Classic

Fri, Oct 2 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Road 5K5k - Virtual15k - Virtual +2

From $10 Open

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3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k (OPEN)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k - (OSTOMATE)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10 +1

From $20 Open

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Prairie State Cup

Sat, Oct 3 · Dewitt, IL Dewitt

Triathlon NCAA Female Draft Legal Sprint Distance Race - INDVIDUAL registration

From $90 Open

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Long Grove's Prairie State Half Marathon, 10K & Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual Oktoberfest 5K - UntimedOktoberfest 5KVirtual Run - Oktoberfest 5K +8

From $36.99 Open

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Haunted Wine Run 5k at Busse Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Road 5K & BrewFest Combo PackDesignated Driver (BrewFest Only - No Beer)BrewFest Only (No 5K)

From $15 Open

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5K Your Ways

Sat, Oct 3 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Road Age 10 and under kids fun run5K Dirt Trail run5K asphalt run

From $15 Open

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Run The Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed5K5K (Youth) +2

From $30 Open

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Fire Zone 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockport, IL Lockport

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Rotary Run Charity Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Virtual The DeSitter Flooring 3K WalkMPS-Loria's 3K RunMurphy Construction Mutt Strutt Dog Walk +4

From $25 Open

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2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Mount Prospect, IL Mount Prospect

Virtual 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL - 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Cheesy Pretzel 1 Mile WalkCheesy Pretzel 5k

From $30 Open

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JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 1 Mile Wiley Run - In Person1 Mile Wiley Run - VirtualJJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk - Virtual +1

From $20 Open

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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Fri, Oct 9 · Alton, IL Alton

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Operation Jake

Sat, Oct 10 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Road Operation Jake 5K

From $35 Open

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El Trote De Las Calacas

Sat, Oct 10 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Virtual VIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5KKids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHSCare4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHS

From $15 Open

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Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5KVirtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/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, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Chip-Timed Run5K Fun Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Kid's Division 5K Fun RunHot Cider Hustle 5K - UntimedHot Cider Hustle 5K Run/Walk +8

From $12.99 Open

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

OCR Family 1 Mile Adventure RunKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed)Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +8

From $0 Open

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