Running Races in Illinois 2026 | Find & Register

Illini Veterans 5 K

Sun, Apr 19 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Illini Veterans 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

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Engineers Without Borders (EWB) at UIUC - 5K Stride for Sustainability

Sun, Apr 19 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road 2026 EWB UIUC 5K Run/Walk

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Morris, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Morris, IL Morris

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Marion, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Marion, IL Marion

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Naperville, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 52nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - La Grange/Countryside, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Countryside, IL Countryside

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Buffalo Grove, IL

Sun, Apr 19 · Buffalo Grove, IL Buffalo Grove

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +12

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5k for Earth Day

Sun, Apr 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k for Earth Day

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Race for the Gold 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Gilberts, IL Gilberts

OCR Youth Performance5K Run/Walk + Youth Performance5K Run/Walk

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UTHS Panther Pant 3 Mile & 1 Mile Family Walk

Wed, Apr 22 · East Moline, IL East Moline

Road 1 Mile Family Walk3 Mile Run/Walk

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Light Up the Night Glow Run

Fri, Apr 24 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Road Light Up the Night Glow Run 5K

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5k Run for Mental Health and Wellness

Sat, Apr 25 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

Road 5k (all ages)5k (all ages No Shirt)

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HalfWits & Club Member Half Marathon Celebration!

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

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7th Annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE

Sat, Apr 25 · Buffalo Grove, IL Buffalo Grove

Virtual 7th Annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE

From $0 Open

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Coach's Corner Spirits Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Road Coach's Corner Spirits Run

From $45 Open

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Valerie Stevens 5k/10k Memorial Scholarship Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Bridgeport, IL Bridgeport

Virtual Virtual Run 5K5K Run/WalkVirtual 10k +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Arny Johnson 5k - 10 mile

Sat, Apr 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road 5k10 mile

From $35 Open

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AIWO Color Me Holi 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 3K Run or Walk & Holi Celebration5K Run or Walk & Holi CelebrationHoli Celebration Only

From $35 Open

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11th annual Morris Superhero Run - April 25, 2026 downtown Morris

Sat, Apr 25 · Morris, IL Morris

Road 2026 Morris Superhero Anyone (Kids and Adults) 1K Fun Run2026 Morris 5K Superhero Fun Run

From $20 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - Soy City CrossFit

Sat, Apr 25 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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Anderson Humane's Walk4Animals & 5K Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5k Run (Timed)

From $30 Open

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Plainfield Twisters 5k Fundraiser and Charity run

Sun, Apr 26 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Road Plainfield Twisters 5k Fundraiser and Charity run

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St Charles Splash and Dash

Sun, Apr 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Triathlon AdultsJuniors 6-10Seniors 11-17

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Avoca School District 37 Family Fun Run/Walk Please note date change

Sun, Apr 26 · Wilmette, IL Wilmette

Road Avoca School District 37 Family Fun Run/Walk

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5KKids' Race

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Good Life Race

Sun, Apr 26 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Road Junior DashYouth Mile5K

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Glenview/Northbrook, IL

Sun, Apr 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit Warehouse

Sun, Apr 26 · Alsip, IL Alsip

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - Double Bull CrossFit

Wed, Apr 29 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Manion WOD Workout

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Old Joliet Prison 6.6k

Thu, Apr 30 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Virtual Virtual Run the Rock 6.6KRun the Rock 6.6kVirtual Run the Rock 6.6k with Packet pickup at the Old Joliet Prison

From $30 Open

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SAAPM 5K

Thu, Apr 30 · Scott Air Force Base, IL Scott Air Force Base

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OUTLAST CHICAGO

Sat, May 2 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Trail 6 Hour Challenge - Sunday6 Hour Challenge - Saturday

From $90 Open Closing Soon

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Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K

Sat, May 2 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road STEAM Quest - 2K Run/Walk2K Run/WalkSTEAM Quest - 5K +1

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Miles for Smiles 5K

Sat, May 2 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road 5K Foam Run5K Foam Run - MCHS Students

From $15 Open

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TCS Falcon 5K

Sat, May 2 · Carterville, IL Carterville

Road TCS Falcon 5K WalkTCS Falcon 5K Walk (10 and under)TCS Falcon 5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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EmpoweRun / Walk 5K

Sat, May 2 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road EmpoweRun / Walk 5K

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Mattea's Joy SuperHero 5K

Sat, May 2 · Bradley, IL Bradley

Virtual 2 Mile WalkKid 2 Mile Walk (12 and under only please)5K +2

From $15 Open

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Riddle Me This 5K

Sat, May 2 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Road Riddle Me This 5K

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

Sat, May 2 · Byron, IL Byron

Road 5k5K RuckRuck 10K +1

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Jacobs Farm Charity Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Streamwood, IL Streamwood

Road 2.25k5KGirls on the Run 5k

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Kirby Derby

Sat, May 2 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

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Hearts Desire 6-Hour Endurance Run

Sat, May 2 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Road 6HR Endurance Run

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Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Run to Remember

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Walk (Untimed)5K Run (Timed)Virtual 5K Run/Walk - T-Shirt, Bib, Shipping included! +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat, May 2 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run

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HOH5K Run/Walk/Roll benefitting the D28 Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund

Sat, May 2 · Northbrook, IL Northbrook

Road HOH5K - Adult (18+)HOH5K - Child (5-18)5k +2

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Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race

Sat, May 2 · Mchenry, IL Mchenry

OCR 5k Open Heat (8:45)5k Open Heat (9:30)5k Open Heat (6:15) +13

From $70 Open 50 spots left

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White Lily Project 5k Run and Walk

Sat, May 2 · Teutopolis, IL Teutopolis

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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RIVER TO RIVER MARATHON

Sat, May 2 · Rockport, IL Rockport

Road River to River Marathon (Mississippi River to Illinois River)

From $89 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - Jaguar Strength & Conditioning - Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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