Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 651 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 296 cities. The next upcoming race is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon in Springfield on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

The Trail Trot Cross Country 5K and Kid's Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · Robinson, IL Robinson

Road Kid's Fun RunTrail Trot 5K Cross Country Run

From $15 Open

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WARRIOR RUCK

Sat, May 30 · Frankfort, IL Frankfort

WARRIOR RUCKAFTER PARTY ONLY

From $25 Open

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Cogs Run 5K

Sat, May 30 · Genoa, IL Genoa

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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George W. Buck Boys & Girls Club of Joliet 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 31 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Elgin Valley Fox Trot

Sun, May 31 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 2K Fun Walk5K Youth Race (19 and Under)5K Race +1

From $20 Open

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Everybody Rides 2026

Sun, May 31 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

1.6 Mile - Kid Ride w/Kid Friendly Rest Stop at Renaux Park!10 Mile Trail Ride29 Mile Road Ride +4

From $10 Open

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Mistie Hill Wine Run 5k

Sun, May 31 · Custer Park, IL Custer Park

Road 5kVolunteer and Run 8:30am to 10:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun, May 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run5K Virtual5K Walk (Untimed) +5

From $24.99 Open 30 spots left

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Abe's Army

Mon, Jun 1 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Abe's Army - 5KAbe's Army - 10K

From $0 Open

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IPTT Progressive Marathon

Tue, Jun 2 · Country Club Hills, IL Country Club Hills

Road Progressive Marathon

From $20 Open

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The Big Run - Bloomington Illinois

Wed, Jun 3 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Kids 1 Mile RunThe Big Run 5K

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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The Big Run - Decatur, Il

Wed, Jun 3 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Virtual

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Race Against Gun Violence

Thu, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $7.5 Open

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Lake Run Club's National Doughnut Day Run

Fri, Jun 5 · Normal, IL Normal

Road Early Bird Doughnut 4 mileGotta get to work 2 mileStale Doughnut 5K or 10K

From $10 Open

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Chicago Beer MileNon Alcoholic Beer MileBeer Half Mile

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series

Fri, Jun 5 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

Road Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series

From $18 Open

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International Horseradish Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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DRC Rock Springs Ramble

Sat, Jun 6 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Virtual Rock Springs Ramble Virtual 5KRock Springs Ramble 5KRock Springs KIDS Ramble

From $10 Open

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Saluki Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Triathlon Sprint Solo - Triathlon

From $35 Open

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The Princeton Mile

Sat, Jun 6 · Princeton, IL Princeton

Road 1 Mile Run - Elite Division1 Mile Run - Open Division

From $35 Open

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DRS - Dysphagia Research Society #Dash4Dysphagia

Sat, Jun 6 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Virtual DRS Dash for Dysphagia – Industry PartnerDRS Dash for Dysphagia – TraineeDRS Dash for Dysphagia

From $25 Open

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Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District

Sat, Jun 6 · Oak Brook, IL Oak Brook

Triathlon Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District

From $30 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Races for all Paces

Sat, Jun 6 · Charleston, IL Charleston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K

From $30 Open

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairbury, IL Fairbury

Road 1/3 Mile Kids Fun Run2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Harvard Milk Days

Sat, Jun 6 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Road 2 Mile Fun Walk (Untimed)5K Run10K

From $25 Open

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Solid Rock Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Morton, IL Morton

Triathlon Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 8-9)Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 10-12)Solid Rock Triathlon (ages 6-7) +1

From $35 Open

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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5K - Virtual Race5K - Race10K - Race +2

From $20 Open

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The Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K with Double "J" hosted by Cemeno's

Sat, Jun 6 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Oneness Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Oneness WalkOneness 5k RunOneness 10K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

From $30 Open

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Virginia BBQ: Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Virginia, IL Virginia

Road Redbird Run 5K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Strawberry Strut

Sat, Jun 6 · Carthage, IL Carthage

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run5K Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Giant Summer Run 6.6k

Sat, Jun 6 · Wilmington, IL Wilmington

Virtual Virtual Giant Summer Run 6.6kGiant Summer Run 6.6k

From $45 Open

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Drink'n with Lincoln 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Road 5K Run / Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon & Duathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Triathlon DuathlonDuathlon RelayTriathlon Relay +1

From $79 Open

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CASA Color Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Sycamore, IL Sycamore

5K Color Run

From $30 Open

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Rock the Beat 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Market Street Pizza Spirits Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Mount Carroll, IL Mount Carroll

Road Market Street Pizza Spirits Run 5k

From $40 Open

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Run for the Roses 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Roselle, IL Roselle

Road Kids' .6k Race - 12 & UnderRun for the Roses 5k

From $10 Open

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Snowflake Shuffle for MG

Sun, Jun 7 · Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst

Virtual Snowflake Shuffle for MG Adult RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Virtual RegistrationSnowflake Shuffle for MG Youth Registration

From $15 Open

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Makin’ Strides for Strays

Sun, Jun 7 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 5k

From $35 Open

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The 5K Monarch March

Sun, Jun 7 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road Monarch March, 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Lambs on the Run 5K/2 Mile Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Mullarkey's Bar and Grill Spirits Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Mount Morris, IL Mount Morris

Road Mullarkey's Spirits Run

From $40 Open

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SRRL Kid's Running Clinic

Mon, Jun 8 · La Salle, IL La Salle

2026 SRRL Kid's Running Clinic (Non-Member)2026 SRRL Kid's Running Clinic (Member)

From $0 Open

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Super 5k

Thu, Jun 11 · Metropolis, IL Metropolis

Road Super 5K

From $25 Open

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Chicagoland SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

Fri, Jun 12 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 5k Run/WalkSCAD Social Reunion & Presentation5K Race and Reunion Bundle

From $45 Open

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