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.

New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet

Fri, Oct 9 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Carlyle, IL Carlyle

Virtual 1-mile fun runVirtual 5K/10K run/walkSarcoma Stomp: 5K Run/Walk for Research +2

From $15 Open

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Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Chili Chase 5KKids Pepper Dash (12 & under)

From $10 Open

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Virtual Kids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHSVIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5KCare4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHS

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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We Love Teachers 5K - Chicago

Sat, Oct 10 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Road We Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K - Under 18We Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry

From $20 Open

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Be a Hero 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Be a Hero 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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El Trote De Las Calacas

Sat, Oct 10 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Niles, IL Niles

Road 5K Youth Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Chili Chase 5K Run and Kids Pepper Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Chili Chase 5KKids Pepper Dash (12 & under)

From $10 Open

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Welcome Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IL Lansing

Virtual Welcome Run Virtual 5KWelcome Run 5KWelcome Run Kids Race (10 and under)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk & Grammy's Auction at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)

Sat, Oct 10 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Virtual 1.5 Mile WalkVirtual 5k7K Run +4

From $0 Open

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Fairgrounds Classic 5K Community Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Sandwich, IL Sandwich

Road 5k

From $40 Open

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Relay For Resilience

Sat, Oct 10 · North Chicago, IL North Chicago

Road Relay For Resilience

From $30 Open

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The Zac Plantz Foundation's Don’t Run Alone 5K Walk & Run

Sat, Oct 10 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5KVirtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Strides Against Stigma- GCAP 5K Walk/Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Kid's Division 5K Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual Run - 5K +8

From $12.99 Open

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JMH 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

Road JMH 5KJMH 10K

From $32 Open

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JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

Virtual Kids Registration (12 and under -- Youth T-Shirt Only)5K Run or 2- Mile Walk ParticipantVirtual Supporter

From $20 Open

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Harvard Dia de Los Muertos 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Chip-Timed Run5K Fun Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Ham City Fall Fest 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Effingham, IL Effingham

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkFall Fest 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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FIREHOUSE 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Oconee, IL Oconee

Road 1 Mile WalkFIREHOUSE 5K

From $30 Open

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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 6 - 10 Year-Old Run 1-Mile Run (non-chiped)Cantigny 5K Run/Walk - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans0 - 5 Year-Old Run 1/4-Mile Run (non-chiped)

From $5 Open

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Popeye's Fall Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chester, IL Chester

Road Fun Run5K Run5K walk

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Quincy, IL

Sat, Oct 17 · Quincy, IL Quincy

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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HOW 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road HOW 5K - RunHOW 5K - Run and AfterpartyHOW 5K - Walk and Afterparty +2

From $25 Open

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Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

OCR Family 1 Mile Adventure RunCorn Maze 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) +8

From $0 Open

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Marklund Run, Walk & Roll 5K/1Mile

Sun, Oct 18 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Road Marklund Run, Walk & Roll

From $40 Open

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Frank Lloyd Wright Races

Sun, Oct 18 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Road Youth Mile5K Walk5K Run +4

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

From $35 Open

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23rd Annual This Run's For Jack 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn

Virtual TRFJ2026 5k Run/Walk IN-PERSON EVENTTRFJ VIRTUAL Golf Outing (9-holes at a course near you)TRFJ VIRTUAL 10 Mile Bike Ride +1

From $25 Open

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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Pingree Grove, IL Pingree Grove

Trail 5k Heat (9:00)5k Heat (7:00)5k Heat (8:00) +14

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Marshall Rotary Jack-O-Jog

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall, IL Marshall

Road 1 mile walk5K Loop

From $25 Open

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

Sat, Oct 24 · Lake Bluff, IL Lake Bluff

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Normal, IL Normal

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5K5K - Virtual

From $20 Open

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OUTLAST CHICAGO

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Trail 6 Hour Challenge - Sunday6 Hour Challenge - Saturday6 Hour Challenge - Saturday +1

From $90 Open

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Dr. J. Noonan Legacy 5K- brought to you by the Noonan Syndrome Foundation

Sat, Oct 24 · Anywhere, IL Anywhere

Virtual Virtual 5KKids 12 & Under

From $25 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Fall Frenzy

Sat, Oct 24 · Danville, IL Danville

Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 24 · Rolling Meadows, IL Rolling Meadows

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wellness Warrior Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Pinckneyville, IL Pinckneyville

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWellness Warrior Run

From $20 Open

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Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Batavia, IL Batavia

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5k Student (18 & Under)5k Adult (19 & Over) +2

From $5 Open

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Forte 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Road 5K

From $27 Open

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The Fall Color 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Virtual 5K8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 5K

From $40 Open 77 spots left

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Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Virtual 5K5K VirtualKids Dash

From $20 Open 80 spots left

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Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Road 1 Mile (Youth)1 Mile5k +1

From $25 Open

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Haunted Oak 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Homer Glen, IL Homer Glen

Road Haunted Oak 5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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