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.

Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Pingree Grove, IL Pingree Grove

Trail 5k Heat (7:45)5k Heat (10:00)5k Heat (7:30) +14

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Fall Frenzy

Sat, Oct 24 · Danville, IL Danville

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Marshall Rotary presents: Jack-O-Jog 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

Road 1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Run5K Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Allerton Park Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Trail 2 Mile Nature Walk5.7 Mile Trail RunVIRTUAL 5.7 Mile Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5K Untimed5K5K - Extended Online Registration +5

From $12.99 Open

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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road H^3 5kH^3 Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Road Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

Road The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $45 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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 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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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Road Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 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 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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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 Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The Forge Trail Run Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail 10K20K (Half Marathon)30K +1

From $45 Open

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

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

Road 5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) +3

From $0 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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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 5K5K Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

Road 1 Mile WalkKids 5k5k

From $20 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual 5K - Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +7

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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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

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

From $0 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 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

Sat, Nov 28 · Westville, IL Westville

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 RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +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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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 3 Mile

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Kids Division Fun Run (11 & Under)5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +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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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL RACE

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Day 1 Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

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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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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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