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.

The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge

Sat, Nov 21 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Trail Universal Sole November Trail Challenge - 4 Mile LoopUniversal Sole November Trail Challenge - 8 Mile Loop

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Minds

Sat, Nov 21 · Cambridge, IL Cambridge

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Titan Trek 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run / Walk +3

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Virtual 1/2 Mile Tot Trot (Ages 12 and Under)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $25 Open

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Sandwich Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

Road 5k

From $40 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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Jolly Jingle 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Harrisburg, IL Harrisburg

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Road Youth Fun Run5K Run5k Walk (Non Competetive) +2

From $15 Open

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Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Homewood, IL Homewood

Road Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Run for a Sole 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Run for a Sole - 5K

From $75 Open

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Earn Your Stuffing Early 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Fairfield, IL Fairfield

Road 5K Walk5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Walker

From $25 Open

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Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Sun, Nov 22 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash

Sun, Nov 22 · Lincolnwood, IL Lincolnwood

Road 5K Fitness Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $21 Open

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Turkey Dri Tri Oak Brook Park District

Sun, Nov 22 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Triathlon Turkey Dri Tri Oak Brook Park District

From $20 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Mon, Nov 23 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Virtual Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Tue, Nov 24 · Du Quoin, IL Du Quoin

Road Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/WalkDu Quoin Holiday Hustle Competitive 5K WalkDu Quoin Holiday Hustle Competitive 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5kKids 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Untimed)Virtual Run - 5K5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +8

From $0 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron Bank

Thu, Nov 26 · Byron, IL Byron

Road Turkey Trot 5K - Presented by Byron Bank

From $30 Open

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Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Trail RRR Turkey Trot - IndividualRRR Turkey Trot- Family (3 or more spouse/dependents)RRR Turkey Trot- Couple

From $10 Open

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Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Seneca, IL Seneca

Road Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

From $20 Open

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Bare Bones Turkey Trot Toledo

Thu, Nov 26 · Toledo, IL Toledo

Road 3 Mile

From $25 Open

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Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary

Thu, Nov 26 · La Grange, IL La Grange

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $31.5 Open Closing Soon

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road Grove Express 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenwood, IL Glenwood

Road Thornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community WalkThornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids RaceThornton Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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City of Bloomington Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road 3 Mile Run or 1.5 Mile Walk1.5 Mile WalkKids Half Mile Run

From $0 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual 5K5K (Untimed)5K - Extended Online Registration +7

From $0 Open

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Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Crete, IL Crete

Open

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Giving Thanks 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - Adult (Virtual)5K Run/Walk - Adult (In-Person)5K Run/Walk - Youth (In-Person) +1

From $20 Open

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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Robinson Fire Protection District's Turkey Trot for Tots 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Road Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Poultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 1 Mile Kids RunPoultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run/Walk

From $12 Open

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Marseilles Gobble Wobble

Thu, Nov 26 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

Road Marseilles Gobble Wobble

From $20 Open

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Orland Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Road Turkey Trot

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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SGFMC Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Edison Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/WalkGold SponsorPremier Sponsor +3

From $25 Open

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Palatine Park District Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/WalkSammy Scurry 100 Yard Kids Dash +1

From $10 Open

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Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Virtual Gobble Anywhere Virtual 5KGlenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashLate Glenview Gobbler 5K(Bib Only) +1

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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15th Annual Good Hope Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Good Hope, IL Good Hope

Road 1K Walk5K Run/Walk10K

From $30 Open

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Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

Road 5k Speedy Trotters5k TrottersFamily Trot 9am

From $35 Open

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UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K - Virtual OptionUIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K

From $35 Open

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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

Road 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Road Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026

From $30 Open

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Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Lake in the Hills, IL Lake in the Hills

Road 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Trout Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Trout Valley, IL Trout Valley

Road Kids Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Road 5K (Untimed)5K5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +3

From $0 Open

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Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)

Thu, Nov 26 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Road 5K

From $29.99 Open

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