Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 651 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 296 cities. The next upcoming race is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon in Springfield on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

BeACTIVE

Sat, May 16 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 5KKids' 100m Fun Dash (Ages 9 and under)

From $20 Open

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Unleash the Superhero in You 5K

Sat, May 16 · Elizabethtown, IL Elizabethtown

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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2026 Willard 5k Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · River Forest, IL River Forest

Road Willard 5k Fun Run and Mini Loop

From $20 Open

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Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon

Sun, May 17 · Litchfield, IL Litchfield

Triathlon OLYMPIC RELAY TRIATHLONOLYMPIC AQUABIKEOLYMPIC INDIVIDUAL TRIATHLON +4

From $75 Open

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I Got Your Six Walk/Run

Sun, May 17 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Road 2 Mile Walk (Not Timed) w/Dog2 Mile Walk - Virtual2 Mile Walk (Not Timed) +4

From $30 Open

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20th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health - Hope in Every Step

Sun, May 17 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Walk the Walk 2026

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Team CHD Illinois Annual Walk

Sun, May 17 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Virtual Virtual WalkTeam CHD Illinois Annual Walk

From $25 Open

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Darien Dash

Sun, May 17 · Darien, IL Darien

Road 1 Mile5k10k +1

From $0 Open

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Dash for the Dogs 13th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 17 · Barrington, IL Barrington

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fleet Feet Bloomington Donut Run

Sun, May 17 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Donut Run (Kids 12 and Under)Donut Run (Adult)

From $5 Open

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Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

Sat, May 23 · Onarga, IL Onarga

Road Onarga ALA Poppy 5K

From $30 Open

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Run for Heroes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K hosted by Revive Vienna

Sat, May 23 · Vienna, IL Vienna

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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The LaSalle 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash

Sat, May 23 · La Salle, IL La Salle

Road The LaSalle 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash

From $45 Open

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Frontline OCR

Sat, May 23 · Byron, IL Byron

OCR Kid's Course9:45 am Open 5K12:00 pm Open 10K +14

From $39 Open 31 spots left

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Panther Gym Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 23 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Road Panther Gym Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Capital City Biathlon & 5K

Sat, May 23 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

Road CCB 5KCapital City Mini-BiathlonCapital City Biathlon for Teams +3

From $0 Open

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Goose Creek Classic

Sat, May 23 · Odin, IL Odin

Road Kids K2.5K5K +1

From $0 Open

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Rend Lake Run With Rotary

Sat, May 23 · Benton, IL Benton

Road 2k Walk5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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We Remember

Sat, May 23 · Mt. Carroll, IL Mt. Carroll

Road 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Western Springs Tower Trot

Sat, May 23 · Western Springs, IL Western Springs

Road 5k Run (Non-Resident)5k Walk (Non-Resident)5K Run (Resident) +5

From $5 Open

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JALC Tri-Festa Triathlon

Sat, May 23 · Carterville, IL Carterville

Triathlon JALC Tri-Festa TriathlonJALC Tri-Festa Triathlon: Para-Athlete

From $50 Open

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Run for Bonifest 5K

Sat, May 23 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Road 3K Walk3K Walk (Families)5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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The Memorial 5K

Sun, May 24 · Lake Barrington, IL Lake Barrington

Road The Memorial 5KThe Memorial 5KBuy an Honor Sign

From $25 Open

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Cooper's Hawk Wine Run 5k

Sun, May 24 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Meatballs on the Run 5K

Sun, May 24 · Benld, IL Benld

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Race To the Flag

Sun, May 24 · Westmont, IL Westmont

Road 5K - 5 and under5K - Military Veterans5K - Youth +1

From $0 Open

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Clayton's Tap Spirits Run

Sun, May 24 · Morris, IL Morris

Road Clayton's Tap Spirits Run

From $40 Open

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Ruck It 2

Sun, May 24 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road Ruck It 2

From $20 Open

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MMTT Youth Triathlon

Sun, May 24 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Triathlon ElitesHigh School ChampionshipSeniors 11-16 +2

From $50 Open

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HerrinFesta Road Races

Mon, May 25 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Road Kids MilePark Avenue Mile5k Walk +2

From $5 Open

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Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

Mon, May 25 · Sheridan, IL Sheridan

Road Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5K

From $35 Open

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National Wine Day Virtual 5k

Mon, May 25 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Virtual National Wine Day Virtual 5k 2026

From $20 Open

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Fearless for Hunter

Fri, May 29 · Goodfield, IL Goodfield

Virtual 2 Mile Walk and Disc Golf Tournament2 Mile Walk Only5K Run Only +3

From $25 Open

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HAA 3K FUN RUN

Fri, May 29 · Deerfield, IL Deerfield

Road 4th ANNUAL HAA 3K FunRun

From $25 Open

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Christopher Homecoming 5k Race

Sat, May 30 · Christopher, IL Christopher

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $20 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - CHICAGO

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open

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Race for Peace 5K

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Race for Peace—5K CompetitiveRace for Peace—5K Non-Competitive (all ages)

From $35 Open

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Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot

Sat, May 30 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Road Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot - 5K Fun Run

From $35 Open

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Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

Sat, May 30 · Sugar Grove, IL Sugar Grove

Road 5k Trail Run10k Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Cogs Run 5K

Sat, May 30 · Genoa, IL Genoa

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

Sat, May 30 · Neoga, IL Neoga

Road Neoga Days 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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Defeat the Stigma 5k

Sat, May 30 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 8K Trail RaceKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Dino Dash

Sat, May 30 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Road Fun Run

From $45 Open

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Jackson County-Murphysboro IL 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, May 30 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration (12 and under)

From $20 Open

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Orient Color Run 5K

Sat, May 30 · Orient, IL Orient

Road Kids 5K Color Run/Walk (12 & Under)Adult 5K Color Run/Walk (Ages 13+)

From $15 Open

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WARRIOR RUSH 5K - 10K - Half Marathon 13.1 (Chicagoland)

Sat, May 30 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, May 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Adult RunnerAdult WalkerYouth Runner +3

From $20 Open

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2026 10th Annual Gold Star 500

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (23 Sep)2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (22 Sep)2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (24 Sep) +7

From $60 Open 10 spots left

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Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State Park

Sat, May 30 · Makanda, IL Makanda

Trail Taste of Red Cedar 5kRed Cedar Trail 1/2 MarathonRed Cedar Trail 40k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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