Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 483 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 247 cities. The next upcoming race is the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K in Dwight on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Illinois Homecoming Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Virtual RunVirtual Run

From $5 Open

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Fall Fest 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Stillman Valley, IL Stillman Valley

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $5 Open

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2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/WalkKids Dash (ages 4-12)Virtual 5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Catskin Days 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Carrier Mills, IL Carrier Mills

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $25 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sun, Sep 27 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Soph's Legacy Loop - Reach for the Sky!

Sun, Sep 27 · Lockport, IL Lockport

Road Kids Dash (Ages 16 and Under)2 Mile (Ages 16 and Up)

From $16 Open

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DeKalb Corn Classic

Sun, Sep 27 · DeKalb, IL DeKalb

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Inside Out Club Fall Family 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road Inside Out Club Fall Family 5K

From $40 Open

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Plainfield Harvest Run 5k/10k & Kids Miler

Sun, Sep 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Road Kids Miler5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $18 Open

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Run for Honor

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom

From $30 Open

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She Moves Mujer Muévete

Sun, Sep 27 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - La Grange/Countryside, IL

Sun, Sep 27 · Countryside, IL Countryside

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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5k for Hopeful Beginnings

Wed, Sep 30 · Palatine, IL Palatine

5k for Hopeful Beginnings

From $30 Open

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Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Wed, Sep 30 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Virtual Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race

Wed, Sep 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Haunted Wine Run Virtual 5k

From $29 Open

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Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag

Wed, Sep 30 · Monmouth, IL Monmouth

Virtual Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 1 Mile Walk & WagVirtual 5K Freedom Ride Animal Rescue Sept 30th - Oct 30th, 2026Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Run

From $20 Open

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Shoreline Classic

Fri, Oct 2 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Road 5k - Virtual5K15k - Virtual +2

From $10 Open

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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Road 5K & BrewFest Combo PackBrewFest Only (No 5K)Designated Driver (BrewFest Only - No Beer)

From $15 Open

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Storming Into Action - Play Knows No Limits

Sat, Oct 3 · Walnut, IL Walnut

Road Storming Into Action - Play Knows No Limits

From $25 Open

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Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Road Sweet Ride 5K Run/WalkSweet Ride 40K BikeSweet Ride 65K Bike

From $30 Open

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Prairie State Cup

Sat, Oct 3 · Dewitt, IL Dewitt

Triathlon NCAA Female Draft Legal Sprint Distance Race - INDVIDUAL registration

From $90 Open

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Fulton Fun Crew Fall Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Fulton, IL Fulton

Road Kids' Run5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Crooked Arm 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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OCI Therapy 2026 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Rochester, IL Rochester

Road OCI Therapy 2026 5K

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k - (OSTOMATE)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k (OPEN)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10 +1

From $20 Open

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Honor Run - John Wilt Foundation

Sat, Oct 3 · O Fallon, IL O Fallon

Road 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk

From $30 Open

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5K Your Ways

Sat, Oct 3 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Road Age 10 and under kids fun run5K Dirt Trail run5K asphalt run

From $15 Open

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Shawnee Sasquatch 5K sponsored by Banterra Bank

Sat, Oct 3 · Harrisburg, IL Harrisburg

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk5K Run (Timed)Cat Napper

From $30 Open

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Elverado 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Elkville, IL Elkville

Road Elverado 5K WalkElverado 5K Run

From $30 Open

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LemonTriClub Youth Splash and Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Triathlon LemonTriClub Youth Splash and Dash Junior (6-10yrs)LemonTriClub Youth Splash and Dash Senior (11-17yrs)

From $30 Open

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Run The Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed5K (Youth)5K +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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A Pace for Petey

Sat, Oct 3 · Tuscola, IL Tuscola

Road 5K Run/WalkJake's Jog Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Kickin’ Up The Dust 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Plano, IL Plano

Virtual Virtual 5KKickin’ UpThe Dust

From $20 Open

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Chicago Vocational Alumni Association, Inc. 5K Torch Trail

Sat, Oct 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $35 Open

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Haunted Wine Run 5k at Busse Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual 5K - UntimedVirtual Run - 5K5K - Untimed - Extended Online Registration +8

From $42.99 Open

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Scarecrow Scramble

Sat, Oct 3 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Road 5K - In PersonTot DashYouth Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Romeoville, IL Romeoville

Road Angel Against Abuse 5K Walk/Run

From $35 Open

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JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 1 Mile Wiley Run - In Person1 Mile Wiley Run - VirtualJJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk - Virtual +1

From $20 Open

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Rotary Run Charity Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Virtual The DeSitter Flooring 3K WalkMPS-Loria's 3K RunMurphy Construction Mutt Strutt Dog Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Cheesy Pretzel 1 Mile WalkCheesy Pretzel 5k

From $30 Open

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Nancy M. Kapheim Memorial Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Rock Island, IL Rock Island

Road 5K Competitive Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $7 Open

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Trail Mix

Sun, Oct 4 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Triathlon Half-Mix DuathlonSport Mountain BikeTeam Relay +2

From $50 Open

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2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Mount Prospect, IL Mount Prospect

Virtual VIRTUAL - 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5k Run/Walk2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fire Zone 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockport, IL Lockport

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Last Chance Tri

Sun, Oct 4 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Triathlon IndividualTeam

From $50 Open

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Melrose Park Family Fun Run 5k and Community Health Fair

Sun, Oct 4 · Melrose Park, IL Melrose Park

Road Melrose Park Family Fun Run 5k and Community Health Fair (Ages 17+)Kids Run Ages 5-9 (No shirt included)Junior Runners Ages 10-16 (Includes shirt and medal)

From $0 Open

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New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet

Fri, Oct 9 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Open

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