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.

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Evergreen Park, IL Evergreen Park

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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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Blue Bridges 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blue Island, IL Blue Island

Road Guildhaus 5k Run & WalkSponsor the Race BibsSponsor The T-shirts +4

From $40 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Sunbeams Uganda 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Road Sunbeams Uganda 5k

From $35 Open

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For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

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

From $25 Open

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Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Road Dwight Harvest Days 5K RunDwight Harvest Days 3K Walk/Fun Run (not time chipped & no medal)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Down to Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Sherman, IL Sherman

Down to WalkOur Rockstars (only member with DS) (register by 9/1 to guarantee shirt)Walk w/ us - NO SHIRT +1

From $0 Open

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MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 19 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

OCR 11:45am - 5K Fun Run10:45am - 5K Fun Run5K RUCK +18

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road Spartan Sprint 5k/Family Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Better Than Yesterday 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road Better Than Yesterday 5K

From $40 Open

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2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read

Sun, Sep 20 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Road 1 Mile - Child1 Mile - AdultChild 100 or 400 Dash & 5K (select this to do both) +5

From $5 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Morris, IL

Sun, Sep 20 · Morris, IL Morris

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

From $15 Open

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Carlyle Lake Triathlon

Sun, Sep 20 · Carlyle Township, IL Carlyle Township

Triathlon OLYMPIC DUATHLONSPRINT HIGH SCHOOL TRISPRINT DUATHLON +6

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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RACE TO WRIGLEY 5K CHARITY RUN PRESENTED BY AbbVie

Sun, Sep 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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5K Fun Run and Family Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Virtual 5K run / 1 mile walkVirtual 5KKids Dash

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Be the One Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Open

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Race to Zero

Sun, Sep 20 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road Family 1-Mile Walk5K Run or Walk

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Libertyville, IL

Sun, Sep 20 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 2Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Havana, IL

Sun, Sep 20 · Havana, IL Havana

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

From $15 Open

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St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

Sun, Sep 20 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Road St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 3K Walk-Perfect for all ages and fitness levelsSt. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

From $35 Open

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Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

Sat, Sep 26 · Marion, IL Marion

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey Location5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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District 112 FUNd Run and Family Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Highland Park, IL Highland Park

Road 1-Mile Family Walk - Student Only - 17 yrs and under; 1-Milla - Caminata Familiar - Estudiantes con 17 años o menos de 17 años1-Mile Family Walk - Teacher; 1-Milla - Caminata Familiar - Maestra/o *Discounted price for our Teachers1-Mile Family Walk - Adult; 1-Milla Caminata Familiar - Adultos +3

From $15 Open

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I’m Here for the Food (Pantry) 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road I'm JUST Here for the Food (Not participating in 5K)5k Participant

From $17 Open

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Abuelitos 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Abuelitos 5k

From $25 Open

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Empower Through Health 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

Road LCSPTF 14th 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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1st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Road 5K1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Bloomingdale Trail 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 1/4 Mile Dash1/2 Mile Dash5K

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of the Poor Walk - SVDP St. Anne Oswego

Sat, Sep 26 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Friends of the Poor Walk - SVDP St. Anne Oswego

From $0 Open

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13th Annual Swifty Swine 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Road Swifty Swine

From $25 Open

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Friends of the Poor® Walk - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Sat, Sep 26 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K run/walkVirtual RunPre-Event Volunteer +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Sep 26 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Road Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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The F.I.R.M. Family 5K Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual The FIRM Family 5K Fun Run - VirtualThe FIRM Family 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood Cancer

Sat, Sep 26 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Road Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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The Single & Mingle 5K at the VFW

Sat, Sep 26 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Virtual Virtual 5kSingle & Mingle 5K at the VFW

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Belleville Main Street Half MarathonBelleville Main Street Marathon

From $45 Open

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Northbrook District 27 PTA 5K, 1 Mile and Kid's Dash

Sat, Sep 26 · Northbrook, IL Northbrook

Road 1 Mile5k5K +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Road F3 Naperville 5K Kids Race (0.4 mile course for ages 9 and below)F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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Fall Fest 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Stillman Valley, IL Stillman Valley

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $5 Open

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Inside Out Club Fall Family 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road Inside Out Club Fall Family 5K

From $40 Open

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Illinois Homecoming Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Virtual RunVirtual Run

From $5 Open

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2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/WalkKids Dash (ages 4-12)Virtual 5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Main Street Fest 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Cary, IL Cary

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Catskin Days 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Carrier Mills, IL Carrier Mills

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $25 Open

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