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.

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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The Chicago History 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Untimed - 5k WalkUntimed - 5k RunTimed - 5k Run

From $40 Open

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Cardio Kidz Summer Running Series

Sun, Jul 12 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Road 5th Grade - 1 Mile4th Grade - 1 Mile6th-8th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $35 Open

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Polka Run 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polka Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Disability Awareness Walk, Run, Roll

Sun, Jul 12 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Virtual 2K5K5K - Virtual +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Highlands Club

Mon, Jul 13 · Westchester, IL Westchester

Participant Registration

From $1100 Open

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2026 MAD TUNA TOURNAMENT

Wed, Jul 15 · Rockford, IL Rockford

MAD TUNA REGISTRATION (per angler)

From $25 Open

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The Police Chase Twilight 5k @ Vernon Hills Days

Wed, Jul 15 · Vernon Hills, IL Vernon Hills

Road The Police Chase Twilight 5k @ Vernon Hills Days

From $45 Open

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Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)

Fri, Jul 17 · Elk Grove, IL Elk Grove

Road Live Margarita 5K0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (No 5K)

From $15.99 Open Closing Soon

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Cross Country Sundown Showdown

Fri, Jul 17 · Carterville, IL Carterville

Road XC 5k

From $25 Open

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Running For Hope 5k - Ladd Daze

Sat, Jul 18 · Ladd, IL Ladd

Road 5k Run/Walk - 13 Years Old +5k Run/Walk - 12 Years Old & Under

From $20 Open

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Run Your Bass Off

Sat, Jul 18 · Stanford, IL Stanford

Road 1 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Drive for 155

Sat, Jul 18 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Open

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Sat, Jul 18 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Live 5KLive Half MarathonPacer Half Marathon

From $0 Open 7 spots left

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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora

Sat, Jul 18 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Bagel

Sat, Jul 18 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Virtual One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5k +1

From $15 Open

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Healthy Heart Hustle 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Healthy Heart Hustle Victory Lap 1 mileHealthy Heart Hustle 5k RunHealthy Heart Hustle 5K Walk

From $30 Open

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Ryder's FunFest

Sat, Jul 18 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Open

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Joshua's Great Things 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Shiloh, IL Shiloh

Virtual Kids Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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The Opie's 116 Spirits Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Roanoke, IL Roanoke

Road Opie's 116 Spirits Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Stan's Donut Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Kids DashKids Dash5K +5

From $19.99 Open

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Run The Valley 5k/10K

Sat, Jul 18 · German Valley, IL German Valley

Road Run The Valley Kids 1 Mile Fun RunRun The Valley 5KRun the Valley 10K

From $15 Open

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Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual 5KChinatown 5KYouth Dash (6y - 8y) 200m +1

From $15 Open 15 spots left

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2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Chatham, IL Chatham

Road Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

From $35 Open

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C-U Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Triathlon Triathlon - Non ResidentTriathlon - Resident

From $60 Open

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MMTT Splash and Dash - Geneva

Wed, Jul 22 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Triathlon Seniors 11-17Juniors 6-10

From $27 Open

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Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Road 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)

Sat, Jul 25 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road SANGAMAM 2K RunSANGAMAM 5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Huntley, IL Huntley

Road Beer Mile 4-Person Team RelayBeer Mile (Individual)

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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South Chicago Track Club Spectacular

Sat, Jul 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 800 MetersMile Run5000 meters +4

From $15 Open

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Walk For Water

Sat, Jul 25 · Aurora, IL Aurora

ImaBridge Walk For Water Awareness Charity Walk

From $5 Open

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Lake Springfield Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon HALF INDIVDUAL TRIOLYMPIC RELAY TRIOLYMPIC ATHENA CLYDESDALE TRI +9

From $105 Open

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Izzy’s Dino Dash 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sauget, IL Sauget

Road 5k Run & Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K

From $65 Open

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St Jude Eureka Kids Run

Thu, Jul 30 · Eureka, IL Eureka

Road Competitive Mile (no age groups)Non-Competitive Age Group Run on Track

From $15 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Golf of America Freedom Golf Classic

Thu, Jul 30 · Waterloo, IL Waterloo

SPONSORSHIP: Gold Star Family SponsorGolf Package- PM Shotgun Golf w/Cart, Lunch & DinnerSPONSORSHIP: First Responder Sponsor +9

From $125 Open 1 spots left

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Run Mahomet

Fri, Jul 31 · Mahomet, IL Mahomet

Road 5K - Virtual5KHalf Marathon +4

From $15 Open

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College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest

Sat, Aug 1 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Road College of DuPage Alumni 5kLong JumpShot Put +3

From $25 Open

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AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Road AOTK Nourish the Nations 5k Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Sat, Aug 1 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K10KVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Tom Short 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Shelbyville, IL Shelbyville

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkTom Short 5K Trail Run

From $25 Open

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Lake Land College 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Road Lake Land College 5k

From $30 Open

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Tiskilwa Pow Wow 5K 2026 Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Tiskilwa, IL Tiskilwa

Road Pow Wow 5K 2026Pow Wow 5K 2026 - Running In My Sleep

From $25 Open

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Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2 · Le Roy, IL Le Roy

Road Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance3.5 Mile Run/Walk

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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Effingham County Fair 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Altamont, IL Altamont

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $20 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 2 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k

Wed, Aug 5 · Tinley Park, IL Tinley Park

Road SSW Club Challenge 5k

From $20 Open

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Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #3

Fri, Aug 7 · Washington, IL Washington

Trail Farmdale 5 mileFarmdale 5 mile Bundle

From $25 Open

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Wenona 5k

Fri, Aug 7 · Wenona, IL Wenona

Road Wenona Days 5k Run

From $30 Open

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White Squirrel Kids Triathlon

Fri, Aug 7 · Olney, IL Olney

Triathlon Sprint Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 9 to 12)Family Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 3 to 8)Iron Division - Non Richland County Youth (Ages 11 to 15)

From $25 Open

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