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.

Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Wheelchair Devision5k Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Bare Bones Turkey Trot Mattoon

Thu, Nov 26 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Road 5 Mile or 3 Mile

From $25 Open

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SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK

Sat, Nov 28 · Spring Valley, IL Spring Valley

Road SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 1-MILE WALKSANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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FOLEPI River Trail Classic

Sat, Nov 28 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Road 2-Mile Walk w/ Shirt (NOT TIMED)2-Mile Walk NO Shirt (NOT TIMED)4-Mile Run NO Shirt +1

From $25 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

Sat, Nov 28 · Westville, IL Westville

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Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Sainte Marie, IL Sainte Marie

Road 1 Mile FUN RUN5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual Kid's 5K Fun Run (11 Years and Under)Virtual Run 5K5K +7

From $0 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run - Adult5K Run - Youth (Ages 19 and under)5K Walk - Individual

From $30 Open

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2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

Sat, Nov 28 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

From $40 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Holiday Hustle 5K

Sun, Nov 29 · Coal City, IL Coal City

Road Holiday Hustle 5KHoliday Hustle 5K

From $35 Open

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CANCELLED Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Sun, Nov 29 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Road Masters Race- Competitive race for those aged 40 and olderCommunity Race- Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Santa Hustle Virtual

Tue, Dec 1 · N/A, IL N/A

Virtual Kids Dash5K10K +2

From $35 Open

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Fulton Illuminated Christmas Run/Walk

Fri, Dec 4 · Fulton, IL Fulton

Road Fulton Illuminated 2 Mile Run/Walk

From $24 Open

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The HUB Jingle Bell Jog 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Marion, IL Marion

Road Individual RegistrationFamily Registration

From $25 Open

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Da Deer Run Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Trail Deer Run 4K RunDeer Run 8K Run3 Hours plus the 8K

From $15 Open

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Eggnog Jog 3K

Sat, Dec 5 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Road Eggnog Jog 3K

From $25 Open

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Blueprint For Success 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Marion, IL Marion

Road Blueprint for Success 5K

From $30 Open

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LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team Grinch

Sat, Dec 5 · Lawrenceville, IL Lawrenceville

Road LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team Grinch

From $25 Open

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The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Norridge, IL Norridge

Road Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open

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Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Cobden, IL Cobden

Road 1 mi Fun Run5k Run5k Walk

From $15 Open

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Santa Hustle Chicago

Sat, Dec 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual VIRTUAL RACE5K

From $35 Open

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Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Road Reindeer Dash (10 and under)Santa Run/Walk 5K1 Mile Walk (Untimed)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 3 Mile

From $30 Open

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2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Ginger Loop 1 Mile Fun RunGingerbread 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

Sun, Dec 6 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Rock Island, IL Rock Island

Road 5K Run/Competitive Walk

From $30 Open

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Hornet Holiday Hustle

Sun, Dec 6 · Mount Sterling, IL Mount Sterling

Road Kid's Run5K Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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Frostbite Festival

Sun, Dec 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile2 Mile - Virtual10 Mile - Virtual +2

From $30 Open

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Ugly Sweater Dash 2026

Sun, Dec 6 · Bloomingdale, IL Bloomingdale

Road Spectator6K walk/ run3K walk/ run

From $20 Open

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Lemont Frigid 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Virtual CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Trail The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge - 4.5 Miles

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Geneseo Jingle Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Road Geneseo Jingle Run

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Dash

Sat, Dec 12 · Hampshire, IL Hampshire

Road Reindeer DashReindeer Dash

From $35 Open

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Single & Mingle Spirits Run Christmas Style 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Virtual Single & Mingle 5K at the VFWSingle & Mingle Spirits Run Christmas Style 5kVirtual 5k

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Iceman Series 2026-27

Sat, Dec 12 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Iceman Half Marathon, 10K & 5KIceman Series 15K, 10K or 5K - 1/9 at 9amIceman Series 18K, 10K or 5K - 1/23 at 9am +4

From $20 Open 38 spots left

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Candy Cane Course - Greater Chicago

Sat, Dec 12 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Grafton, IL Grafton

Trail 7.8 Mile Trail Run

From $50 Open

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Tour de Trails

Sat, Dec 19 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Trail Tour de Trails - 3 Mile - Blackhawk Springs - 4998 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL - Dec. 19Tour de Trails - 3 Mile - Blackhawk Springs - 4998 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL - Dec. 20Tour de Trails - 6 Mile - Rock Cut State Park - Boat Launch - Jan. 17 +9

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Catch the Elf 5k & 10k

Sat, Dec 19 · Markham, IL Markham

Road Catch the Elf 5kCatch the Elf 10k

From $35 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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