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.

Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Day 1 Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

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Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration

Fri, Jan 1 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Road Get Lit w/ ShirtGet Lit NO Shirt

From $20 Open

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Resolution Run 6K

Fri, Jan 1 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Road Resolution Run 6K

From $25 Open

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Way of Lights Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 1.5 Mile Walk1.5 Mile Walk - Kids 8 & Under5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat, Jan 2 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Snowman Shuffle

Sat, Jan 2 · Carterville, IL Carterville

Road 5K Race

From $30 Open

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Frozen Fairway 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Normal, IL Normal

Road Frozen Fairway 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jan 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5k/8k/10k

Sat, Jan 23 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Trail Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5K Only (Dick Young Forest Preserve)Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K Only (Oakhurst Forest Preserve)Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 10k Only (Hickory Knolls Discover Center) +4

From $40 Open

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Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Frosty 5 Mile

Sat, Feb 6 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Road 5 Mile

From $40 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Feb 13 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 13 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Virtual Virtual Half Marathon1/2 MarathonHoodie Only (Must Pickup at packet Pickup)

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Run For Mental Health CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Feb 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago

Sat, Feb 27 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Feb 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Dry Tri

Sat, Feb 27 · Toledo, IL Toledo

Triathlon Individual

From $30 Open 48 spots left

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Go For The Green St. Patrick’s Race

Sat, Mar 6 · Utica, IL Utica

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

Sat, Mar 13 · Virtual, IL Virtual

Virtual Breaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/VirtualBreaking Barriers for Edwards Syndrome 3.18K/Virtual

From $12 Open

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Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge

Sat, Mar 13 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail Trail Quarter MarathonTrail Quarter MarathonTrail Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road S.O.B. RUN 5kS.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open

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Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Mar 14 · Deer Park, IL Deer Park

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +19

From $0 Open

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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Mar 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Mar 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Schon Park 3/6/9 Endurance Runs

Sat, Mar 27 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

Ultra 9 Hour Run3 Hour Run9 Hour Run +3

From $50 Open

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Rend Lake Marathon

Sat, Mar 27 · Benton, IL Benton

Road 1/4 Marathon1/4 Marathon1/2 Marathon +3

From $50 Open 60 spots left

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Always Hope Easter Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Mar 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Mar 27 · 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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Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Apr 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 10KVirtual Run 10K10K +9

From $49.99 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat, Apr 3 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +13

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 10 · 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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Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Virtual 2nd Annual Duke's Alehouse Spirits RunDuke's Alehouse Spirits RunDuke's Virtual 6.6K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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August Hill Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Utica, IL Utica

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)

Sat, Apr 17 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Virtual PRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel 5K Run +5

From $10 Open

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Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 24 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Good Life Race

Sun, Apr 25 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Road Junior DashJunior DashYouth Mile +3

From $10 Open

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K5K - SOLD OUTKids' Race +1

From $15 Open

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River to River Marathon (2nd Annual)

Sat, May 1 · Louisiana, IL Louisiana

Road River to River Marathon (2nd Annual)

From $79 Open

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Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

Sat, May 1 · Byron, IL Byron

Road 5K Ruck5k5k +5

From $40 Open

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat, May 1 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $30 Open

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Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Sun, May 2 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Virtual 10K10K - Extended Online Registration10K - Extended Online Registration +15

From $39.99 Open

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