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.

Charger 10 Mile & 6k

Sat, Sep 5 · Milan, IL Milan

Road 6k10 Mile

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6K

Sat, Sep 5 · Lexington, IL Lexington

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6K

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Pecatonica Labor Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Pecatonica, IL Pecatonica

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Always in Our Hearts 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Always in Our Hearts 5K 2026Virtual Always in Our Hearts 5K 2026

From $10 Open

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Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Herscher, IL Herscher

Road 2 Mile Fun Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Time and a Half Relay & 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K12 Mile Relay - 4 Person Team

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 9- Bloomington 6.6K

Sun, Sep 6 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 9- Bloomington 6.6K

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K

Mon, Sep 7 · Mc Lean, IL Mc Lean

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K

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Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle

Mon, Sep 7 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

Road Five and Under 1 Mile Run Walk1 Mile Run Walk5K Run Walk +1

From $15 Open

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JJK5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Madison, IL Madison

Road 1.25 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 11- Lincoln 6.6K

Tue, Sep 8 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 11Lincoln 6.6K

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12- Williamsville 6.6K

Wed, Sep 9 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Road Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12 Williiamsville 6.6K

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Popcorn Day 5k Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Ridgway, IL Ridgway

Road 5k RunWalkKids Fun Run

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Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k

Fri, Sep 11 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Trail NO Swag 10k Option - Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail RunHobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail RunNO Swag 25k Option - Hobo 25 k Trail Run (This option will ask you to pick either the Saturday or Sunday 25k) +7

From $30 Open

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Woodland ROAR Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

Road 1 Mile5KShirt Only (Not racing)

From $20 Open

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In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes, Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026

Fri, Sep 11 · Elwood, IL Elwood

Road Elwood Community Day 5K Run & Walk 2026

From $35 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K

Fri, Sep 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K

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Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races

Sat, Sep 12 · Arcola, IL Arcola

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K

From $25 Open

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The Last Boyscout

Sat, Sep 12 · Goreville, IL Goreville

Ultra 7th Yard6th Yard4th Yard +28

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois

Sat, Sep 12 · South Barrington, IL South Barrington

Road 1-Mile Walk5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $10 Open

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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

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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/Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $40 Open

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RunTough for Team Owen 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Virtual RunTough for Team Owen 2026

From $20 Open

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CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sat, Sep 12 · Beecher, IL Beecher

Trail 5K10K10K RUCK +3

From $40 Open 20 spots left

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Cache River Days 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Ullin, IL Ullin

Road Cache River Days 5K RunCache River Days 5k Walk

From $20 Open

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Galena 5k Stair Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Galena, IL Galena

Road 5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race5K Stair Challenge Active Duty First Responders1 Lap Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

Sat, Sep 12 · Oakwood, IL Oakwood

Road Wild Wilderness 5KWild Wild Wilderness 7.45

From $30 Open

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Surviving the Color Newton

Sat, Sep 12 · Effingham, IL Effingham

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Underground Railroad 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Princeton, IL Princeton

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Kiddy Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Albion Artisan Brick Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Albion, IL Albion

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open

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CHICAGO - TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sat, Sep 12 · Beecher, IL Beecher

Trail 5K10K10K RUCK +3

From $50 Open

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Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Makanda, IL Makanda

Trail 5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Itasca Oktoberfast 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Road Itasca Oktoberfast 5K

From $30 Open

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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 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 14 – Divernon 6.6K

Sat, Sep 12 · Divernon, IL Divernon

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 14 – Divernon 6.6K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Sand Creek Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Road Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail RunSand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUALSand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUAL +1

From $35 Open

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Get Your Kicks 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Carlinville, IL Carlinville

Road Get Your Kicks 5k & Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Morton Grove, IL Morton Grove

Road Ana Banana Fun RunAna Banana 5k

From $20 Open

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Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Marion, IL Marion

Road 3rd Annual Hope Fest 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Walk for Hope3rd Annual Hope Fest 5k Run for Hope

From $15 Open

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Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Cornell, IL Cornell

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K run

From $25 Open

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Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsville, IL Williamsville

Road Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5KJared Lee. Edge Memorial 10K

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sat, Sep 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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5K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of Donation

Sun, Sep 13 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Road 1 MileVirtual5K +16

From $15 Open

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Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026

Sun, Sep 13 · Rochester, IL Rochester

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5KVirtual 5k (Volunteers Only)

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Rochester, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Rochester, IL Rochester

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL

Sun, Sep 13 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 2PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Raymond, IL Raymond

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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