Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 538 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 275 cities. The next upcoming race is the C-U Triathlon in Champaign on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Project 61 5K Fundraiser

Sat, Aug 22 · Sullivan, IL Sullivan

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Mansfield, IL Mansfield

Road Mansfield 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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Strawfest Strut 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!

Sat, Aug 22 · McLean, IL McLean

Road 6.6K

From $45 Open

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Alana's Eternal Light 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Genoa, IL Genoa

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Comlara 12 Hour Sunrise-Sunset, 6 Hour, 3 Hour and Hour of Power Trail Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Trail Come as you are 1 hour trail runBreakfast Club 3 hour trail runSummer Siesta 6 hour trail run +3

From $15 Open

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Fairbury Fair 5K and 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

Road 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road St. Mary of Gostyn 1 Mile Run5K Walk (no timing)St. Mary of Gostyn 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Parkie’s 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Parkie's 5KTroop 75 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - First Presbyterian Church BolingbrookParkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Au Sable Grove 5k fun run/walk - The 180 Run: Leaving the Past Behind

Sat, Aug 22 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road Au Sable Grove 5k fun run/walk- The 180 Run: Leaving the Past Behind

From $25 Open

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Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K10K10k-Virtual +1

From $30 Open

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Race For a Ride!

Sun, Aug 23 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5k Run

From $75 Open

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Razom Freedom Run 5K Chicago

Sun, Aug 23 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road 5K TIMED

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity

Sun, Aug 23 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 3rd Annual 5K Run Charity for Rarity

From $25 Open

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Folty 5k

Fri, Aug 28 · Tonica, IL Tonica

Road Folty 5k Run/ Walk

From $25 Open

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Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Watseka, IL Watseka

Road Watseka Family Festival 5k Color RunKids Color Dash

From $0 Open

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Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Skokie, IL Skokie

Road Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Nauvoo Grape Stomp 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Nauvoo, IL Nauvoo

Road 5k Run5k Competitive Walk

From $25 Open

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VPM Purses in Paradise

Sat, Aug 29 · Manteno, IL Manteno

Road 5K Run / Walk1.5M Fun Walk

From $20 Open

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Old Settlers 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk or Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Lacon, IL Lacon

Road 1 Mile Run5k Run

From $30 Open

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Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Road 1-Mile Wag & Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Feather Hills Double Barrel 5K/10K

Sat, Aug 29 · Makanda, IL Makanda

Road Feather Hills Double Barrel 5KFeather Hills Double Barrel 10KFeather Hills Double Barrel Challenge 10K+5K

From $40 Open

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Balloons Over 66 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Road Balloons Over 66 5KKid Races ages 1-3 yearsKid Races ages 4-6 years +1

From $10 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series | Half Day Forest Preserve

Sat, Aug 29 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

Trail The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $90 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66- Stop 1: Chicago 6.6K

Sat, Aug 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66- Stop 1: Chicago 6.6K

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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The Designated Runner NA Beer Mile

Sat, Aug 29 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Road NA Beer Mile

From $30 Open

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Sylvan Shuffle

Sat, Aug 29 · Amboy, IL Amboy

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Colors for CASA of Southern Illinois

Sat, Aug 29 · Marion, IL Marion

Road Colors for CASA of Southern Illinois

From $30 Open

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The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve

Sat, Aug 29 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

Ultra 40M, 50M

From $200 Open Closing Soon

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Will County Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Road 5kSpectator

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for UNICEF

Sat, Aug 29 · Buffalo Grove, IL Buffalo Grove

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $19 Open 45 spots left

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Red Bud Musketeer Boosters Stars, Stripes and Strides

Sat, Aug 29 · Red Bud, IL Red Bud

Road Age 12 and underAge 13 +

From $25 Open

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8th Annual Jaimie Cox “We’re Gonna Ride Again” Motorcycle Rally

Sat, Aug 29 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Automobile - DriverAutomobile - PassengerMotorcycle - Driver +1

From $30 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 2- McCook 6.6K

Sun, Aug 30 · Lyons, IL Lyons

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 2- McCook 6.6K

From $40 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Rise & Run for Recovery

Sun, Aug 30 · Lake Villa, IL Lake Villa

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Big Horse Vineyards 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Lewistown, IL Lewistown

Trail Beer Mile (Team Relay)Beer Mile (Individual)5K - Fun Run (Individuals and Teams) +2

From $20 Open

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Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

Sun, Aug 30 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Road Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3- Joliet 6.6K

Mon, Aug 31 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3- Joliet 6.6K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington 6.6K

Tue, Sep 1 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington 6.6K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K

Wed, Sep 2 · Gardner, IL Gardner

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K

Thu, Sep 3 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6K

Fri, Sep 4 · Pontiac, IL Pontiac

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Warrior Crucible

Fri, Sep 4 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road Warrior 5kWarrior RuckWarrior Crucible +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Ultimate SUCK

Fri, Sep 4 · Cuba, IL Cuba

OCR The GUT CHECK (mini-SUCK, 4hr)The SUCK (12hr)The Ultimate SUCK (36hr)

From $109 Open Closing Soon

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pecatonica Labor Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Pecatonica, IL Pecatonica

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Levee Trail Trek 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Cantrall, IL Cantrall

Road Levee Trail Trek 5K

From $35 Open

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KZ5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Casey, IL Casey

Road KZ5K

From $30 Open

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Colchester Duane Beck 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Colchester, IL Colchester

Road Colchester Duane Beck 5KDuane Beck 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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