Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 474 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 244 cities. The next upcoming race is the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K in Dwight on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

CHICAGO - TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sat, Sep 12 · Beecher, IL Beecher

Trail 5K10K10K RUCK +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races

Sat, Sep 12 · Arcola, IL Arcola

Road 5K Run5K Walk10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Road Bully Blitz 1-Mile WalkBully Blitz 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Thin Mint Sprint 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Fox River Grove, IL Fox River Grove

Virtual 1-Mile Walk/RunVirtual 1-Mile Walk/RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Get Your Kicks 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Carlinville, IL Carlinville

Road Fun RunGet Your Kicks 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Buffalo Grove, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Buffalo Grove, IL Buffalo Grove

Road 1st Grade - 1/4 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +27

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lombard/Glen Ellyn, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Lombard, IL Lombard

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 16th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Park Ridge, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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VIRTUAL RUN FOR UKRAINE

Sun, Sep 13 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Virtual Live 1 MileVirtual 1 MileLive 5K +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Naperville, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +21

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5K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of Donation

Sun, Sep 13 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Road 1 MileVirtual5K +16

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Marion, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Marion, IL Marion

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

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Carl Sandburg Athletic Booster 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Road 5K Run/Walk - Public5K Run/Walk - Student D135 & D230

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Downers Grove, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashChallenger Division - 75 Yard Dash6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026

Sun, Sep 13 · Rochester, IL Rochester

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k (Volunteers Only)5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cardio Kidz Fall Running Series

Sun, Sep 13 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Road 4th - 1 Mile6th-8th Grade - 1 MilePreschool 2 Years Old - 50 Yard Dash +9

From $35 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 15– Waggoner 6.6K

Sun, Sep 13 · Waggoner, IL Waggoner

Virtual Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 15 – Waggoner 6.6KVirtual 6.6K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk Adult5K Run/Walk YouthVirtual +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Shorewood, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Rochester, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Rochester, IL Rochester

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 5 +21

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Hoffman Estates/Palatine, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Williamsville, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Sun, Sep 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Nature Walk5K Run, Walk or RollKid's Dash - 400m or 800m

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 16 – Litchfield 6.6K

Mon, Sep 14 · Litchfield, IL Litchfield

Virtual Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 16 – Litchfield 6.6KVirtual 6.6K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K

Tue, Sep 15 · Staunton, IL Staunton

Virtual Virtual 6.6KSolidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route -Granite City 6.6K

Wed, Sep 16 · Granite City, IL Granite City

Virtual Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6KVirtual 6.6K

From $30 Open

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Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Wed, Sep 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road IMTS 1-MileIMTS 5K

From $30 Open

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FNB Fall Fun Fest Run/Walk Fairfield 5K

Thu, Sep 17 · Fairfield, IL Fairfield

Road 5K walk5K stroller5K run/walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Glow in the Garden 5k

Fri, Sep 18 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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St. Francis Spirit Walk

Fri, Sep 18 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Spirit Walk

From $0 Open

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road Run for the STARS 2026 5KRun for the STAR 2026 STARS Dash

From $12 Open

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DuPagePads Rock & Bowl

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Open

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Titus 2:12 Restoration Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Still Standing

Sat, Sep 19 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 1-Mile Fun Walk1 Mile Fun - Kids Walk5K - Kids Run +1

From $15 Open

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Run for the STARS 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 5KKids Dash 7 years old and underSTARS Dash

From $12 Open

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Cardio Kidz Fall Conditioning at KidStrong

Sat, Sep 19 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Single Day- September 26September 19 & 26Single Day- September 19

From $25 Open 7 spots left

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Fleet Feet Training - The Long Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Fleet Feet Training CoachStudent Run Chicago TeamMarathon Charity Guest +6

From $0 Open

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For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Virtual For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/WalkVirtual For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Road Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour RaceLimestone Rocks! 4-Hour Race

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Heritage Fest 10k

Sat, Sep 19 · West Dundee, IL West Dundee

Road Heritage Fest Walk!Heritage Fest 5k!Heritage Fest 10k Run!

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Inflatable Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Astoria, IL Astoria

Inflatable Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure!

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 1K5K

From $40 Open

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Run for Nash 5k/10k, Kids Dash for Nash

Sat, Sep 19 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Virtual 1/2 Mile Kids Color Dash for NashVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Blue Bridges 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blue Island, IL Blue Island

Road Guildhaus 5k Run & WalkSponsor The T-shirtsHydration Station +4

From $40 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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HBCU Run & Brunch

Sat, Sep 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run + Brunch5K Walk + VIP Brunch Experience5K Walk + Brunch +7

From $40 Open

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12th Annual Christmas Without Cancer 5k Run/Walk (In-Person OR Virtual Option)

Sat, Sep 19 · Evergreen Park, IL Evergreen Park

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (VIRTUAL)5K Run (IN-PERSON) *bib / chip timing*5K Walk (IN-PERSON)

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 19 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

OCR 11:45am - 5K Fun Run9:45am - 5K Fun Run5K RUCK +18

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank

Sat, Sep 19 · Byron, IL Byron

Trail Tiger 10 Miler- 9th Annual Trail Race

From $60 Open

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