Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 608 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 297 cities. The next upcoming race is the HAA 3K FUN RUN in Deerfield on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

Run Today for Tomorrow

Sat, Jun 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Virtual 5k Virtual5k

From $30 Open

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All American Amble 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Rochester, IL Rochester

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Charity Lemon Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Sat, Jun 27 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual5k Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Strides for Strength 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Road Strides For Strength 5k Walk Only/Stroller DivisionStrides for Strength 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Community Cross Country Summer Series Fun Runs

Thu, Jul 2 · Normal, IL Normal

Road Night #3 (7/16)Night #5 (7/30)Night #4 (7/23) +3

From $5 Open

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Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Road 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)2 Mile Run (Timed)

From $14 Open

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RUN WHITE and BOOM

Fri, Jul 3 · Bement, IL Bement

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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4th of July Farmers Market 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Mount Carroll, IL Mount Carroll

Road 4th of July Farmers Market 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Lytle Park Tri

Sat, Jul 4 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Triathlon 5kSprint Triathlon - IndividualSprint Triathlon - Team

From $25 Open

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Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS

Sat, Jul 4 · Walnut, IL Walnut

Road Wheelchair Division 5k for ALSWalnut 5K Run/Walk for ALST-Shirt Only ("Non-Participant")

From $20 Open

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Galva Freedom Fest 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Galva, IL Galva

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Park 2 Park 5 Miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Normal, IL Normal

Road 5 Mile Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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4 Miles on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Canton, IL Canton

Road 1 mile4 Mile run

From $25 Open

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2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Beecher, IL Beecher

Road 2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Walk2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run

From $18 Open

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Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Paxton, IL Paxton

Road Paxton, Illinois Annual 4th of July 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Arukah Freedom 5k Color Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Princeton, IL Princeton

Road Arukah Freedom 5k Color Run Sponsoring WORTH

From $35 Open

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Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Walk1 Mile Family Fun Walk Kids 13 and Under2 Mile Run Kids 13 and Under +3

From $10 Open

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Streator Run For Glory

Sat, Jul 4 · Streator, IL Streator

Road Streator Run For Glory 5k

From $20 Open

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28th Annual Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

Virtual 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN5k Walk5k Run +2

From $15 Open

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Ring My Bell 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Oreana, IL Oreana

Road 2 mile walk/run4.5 miles

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Heartland Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

Road Fun Run (12 and Under)5K

From $12 Open

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Bulldog Bolt 5K / 1 Mile Pet Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Durand, IL Durand

Road 4th of July Bulldog Bolt 1 Mile Walk Only (Untimed)4th of July Bulldog Bolt 5K Run / Walk (Timed)

From $24.99 Open Closing Soon

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Annual - Dieterich Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Road Kids 1K4-Mile

From $10 Open

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Major Reid Nannen Memorial 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Hopedale, IL Hopedale

Road 1 Mile (Untimed)5K Run

From $20 Open

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Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Virtual 2.5 Miles5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +3

From $0 Open

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Stumpy's 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Shirland, IL Shirland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Freedom Run 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Freedom Run MileFreedom Run 5KFreedom Run 10K +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 4 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Road DeKalb Park District Independence Day 5kDeKalb Park District Independence Day 10k

From $35 Open

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God's Country 5K/10K Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Forrest, IL Forrest

Road God's Country 2 Mile WalkGod's Country 5K Run/WalkGod's Country 10K Run

From $35 Open

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Clinton Celebrates America's 250th 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Freedom Celebration 5K Race and Youth Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Youth Run5K Run5K Walk

From $10 Open

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Reagan Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Dixon, IL Dixon

Road 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Treat Trot Greater Chicago

Sun, Jul 5 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open

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Frontier Days Stampede Run

Sun, Jul 5 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Road Stampede 5k WalkStampede 5kStampede 10k +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Open Water Swim CHICAGO

Tue, Jul 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Triathlon Swim On Your Own (8/18)Swim On Your Own (8/18)_Swim On Your Own (7/28) +7

From $23 Open 56 spots left

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Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #2

Fri, Jul 10 · Metamora, IL Metamora

Trail Black Partridge 5 mile BundleBlack Partridge 5 mile

From $25 Open

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Stockton 5k / 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Stockton, IL Stockton

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open

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McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road McHenry Lakefront 5KKids Fun Run

From $12 Open

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Women's Distance Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile2 Mile - VirtualKids Fun Run (Untimed)

From $5 Open

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Byron Fest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Byron, IL Byron

Road Byron Fest 5K

From $30 Open

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Springfield Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon Mini TriathlonMicro Mini TriathlonSprint Triathlon

From $30 Open

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NAMI Sauk Area 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Sterling, IL Sterling

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Dwight Pit Stop 6.6k

Sat, Jul 11 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Virtual Virtual Dwight Pit StopDwight Pit Stop 6.6k

From $45 Open

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Dog Days 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 5K - No Shirt5K

From $25 Open

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Tutty Baker Fest 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Fisher Fair 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Fisher, IL Fisher

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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Mujeres on the Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Mujeres on the Run 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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MTC Zilla Tri

Sun, Jul 12 · Columbia, IL Columbia

Triathlon Youth Short Sprint TriathlonSprint TriathlonMTC Zilla Triathlon Clinic & Course Preview

From $10 Open

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