Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 380 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 209 cities. The next upcoming race is the Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle in Rockford on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Running with Ghouls

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, IL Canton

Road 1 mile5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Virtual 5k WalkVirtual 5k5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

Virtual 8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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MCDD Beaver Dam Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Shipman, IL Shipman

Trail MCDD Beaver Dam Dash Fun Run/WalkMCDD Beaver Dam Dash 5kMCDD Beaver Dam Dash 10k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Cisco, IL Cisco

Road Skeleton Trail Shuffle 5KSkeleton Trail Shuffle Kids Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-O-Ween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Normal, IL Normal

Road Howl-O-Ween Hustle 1 Mile WalkHowl-O-Ween Hustle 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Dam Site Run

Sun, Nov 1 · LeRoy, IL LeRoy

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

From $39.99 Open Closing Soon

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Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1

Sun, Nov 1 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

Sun, Nov 1 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Virtual 5K Walk5K Virtual Race5K Run +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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Pick Your Play!

Sun, Nov 1 · Rock Island, IL Rock Island

Open

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Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

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25 Miles of Christmas - Virtual Challenge

Mon, Nov 2 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

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12th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Virtual Race Bundle5K Virtual5K +1

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Nov 7 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

Road 10KHalf MarathonPrivate Marathon Registration +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange Park, IL La Grange Park

Road Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KT-Shirt Only +2

From $20 Open

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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 Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Cookie Run

Sat, Nov 7 · EDWARDSVILLE, IL EDWARDSVILLE

Road 1 Mile Kids Cookie Monster Run3 Mile Cookie Monster Run

From $0 Open

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Better Than Yesterday 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road Better Than Yesterday 5K

From $40 Open

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Run with Reagan - Run Down this Wall!

Sat, Nov 7 · Eureka, IL Eureka

Road 1 Mile Walk5K RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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Run the Course 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

Road 5k - Deer Park Member5k - Non-Member

From $25 Open

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Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING

Sat, Nov 7 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Veterans 5k RuckKids 5K (Children 17 and under)Veterans 5K Run & Walk +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel Hill 10 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · Vienna, IL Vienna

Road Tunnel Hill 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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Kemper ONE 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Virtual Event, IL Virtual Event

Open

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Turkey Trot 5K / Belvidere North Music Boosters

Sat, Nov 7 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Road 2026 Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual FamilyStudentAdult

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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Redder for Edder 3 Mile Run and Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

Road 3 Mile Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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River Rat Races 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 10M Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Road River Rat Races 5K RunRiver Rat Races 10K RunRiver Rat Races 10 Mile Run +1

From $20 Open

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Fast Track Cross Country Open

Sun, Nov 8 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Road Men's RaceWomen's Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Broncos on the Run

Fri, Nov 13 · Cerro Gordo, IL Cerro Gordo

Road Broncos on the Run

From $20 Open

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Maryville Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Road 1 mile accuracy run/walk5K

From $10 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL

Sat, Nov 14 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program

Sat, Nov 14 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Jr. CoachesStudentsFamily / Friend 5K Runner Blessed Sacrament Site +1

From $0 Open

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Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Road 5K RunShirt OnlyWalk ONLY

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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New Salem Children's Center Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Road 5K Run/WalkFun Run (Untimed)

From $15 Open

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2nd Annual Farmingdale Elementary PTC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Pleasant Plains, IL Pleasant Plains

Road 5K - Student Rate (K-12)5K Fun RunKids Fun Run 400m Distance +1

From $15 Open

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Road Fun Run

From $45 Open

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The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!

From $60 Open 55 spots left

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St. Elizabeth Royal Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Granite City, IL Granite City

Road Royal Run 5K5K in Prayer - Pray in the Church for our Athletes as they run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Road 5K

From $55 Open

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Grayslake Central Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

Road 5k

From $45 Open

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Jingle Dash 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Road Jingle Dash 5K

From $45 Open

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Inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting: Honoring Our Fallen

Mon, Nov 16 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Open

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HYROX Simulation at CrossFit Warehouse

Sat, Nov 21 · Alsip, IL Alsip

HYROX Simulation at CrossFit Warehouse

From $125 Open

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