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.

Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat, May 8 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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

Sat, May 8 · 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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Starved Rock Country Marathon

Sat, May 8 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Road 5k5k10K +9

From $40 Open

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Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 9 · Barrington, IL Barrington

Virtual 5K Kids Division Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Walk - UNTIMED +11

From $0 Open

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Relay For Resilience

Sat, May 22 · North Chicago, IL North Chicago

Road Relay For Resilience

From $30 Open

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Frontline OCR

Sat, May 22 · Byron, IL Byron

OCR Kid's CourseKid's Course9:45 am Open 5K +30

From $39 Open 31 spots left

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Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon

Sun, May 23 · Litchfield, IL Litchfield

Triathlon SPRINT INDIVIDUAL TRISPRINT RELAY TRIATHLONSPRINT HIGH SCHOOL TRIATHLON +11

From $75 Open

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SuperHeroes Run SAN ANTONIO

Sat, May 29 · San Antonio, IL San Antonio

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/Walk

Sat, May 29 · Neoga, IL Neoga

Road Neoga Days 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkNeoga Days 5KNeoga Days 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 29 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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29th Annual Firecracker 5k

Thu, Jun 3 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

Virtual 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN5k Walk +7

From $15 Open

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Chicago Beer Mile Championships

Fri, Jun 4 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Chicago Beer MileNon Alcoholic Beer MileChicago Handshake Mile +4

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027

Sat, Jun 5 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Oneness 5k RunOneness WalkOneness 5k Run +5

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Barrington Hills, IL Barrington Hills

Road Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5kRoss Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k

From $35 Open

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Walk & Roll Chicago

Sat, Jun 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Walker - AdultAdult WalkerAdult Runner +9

From $20 Open

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Elgin Valley Fox Trot

Sun, Jun 6 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 2K Fun Walk2K Fun Walk5K Youth Race (19 and Under) +5

From $20 Open

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6th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Virtual Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run +1

From $20 Open

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Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

Sat, Jun 12 · Sugar Grove, IL Sugar Grove

Road 5k Trail Run5k Trail Run10k Trail Run +1

From $30 Open

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Road 5K Wine Run/Walk5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jun 13 · Mackinaw, IL Mackinaw

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Treat Trot Greater Chicago

Sun, Jun 13 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 19 · 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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BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtual

Sat, Jun 19 · Matteson, IL Matteson

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtualSpecial Pricing 2027 +2

From $19.11 Open 100 spots left

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Run for the Bagel

Sat, Jul 17 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Virtual One Mile Fun RunOne Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k +5

From $15 Open

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Lake Springfield Triathlon

Sat, Jul 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon HALF INDIVDUAL TRIOLYMPIC ATHENA CLYDESDALE TRIOLYMPIC RELAY TRI +21

From $105 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 1 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Lena Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 14 · Lena, IL Lena

Road 5k5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am +1

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 22 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 MileVolunteer then Run +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Will County Brew Run 5k

Sat, Aug 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Road 5k5kSpectator

From $10 Open

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Big Horse Vineyards 5K

Sun, Aug 29 · Lewistown, IL Lewistown

Trail Beer Mile (Individual)Beer Mile (Team Relay)Beer Mile (Individual) +7

From $20 Open

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The Ultimate SUCK

Fri, Sep 3 · Cuba, IL Cuba

OCR The GUT CHECK (mini-SUCK, 4hr)The GUT CHECK (mini-SUCK, 4hr)The SUCK (12hr) +3

From $109 Open

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Sep 4 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVolunteer and Run 8:30am to 10:00am +3

From $0 Open 4 spots left

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Rock and Run for Mental Health 2027

Sun, Sep 12 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k for Volunteers +3

From $30 Open

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Morton Pumpkin Classic

Sat, Sep 18 · Morton, IL Morton

Road Pumpkin Classic 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)Pumpkin Classic 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)Pumpkin Classic 10K +1

From $30 Open

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MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 18 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles

OCR 9:45am - 3+ Mile RUCK10:45am - 3+ Mile Fun Run9:45am - 3+ Mile Fun Run +35

From $25 Open 20 spots left

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

Sat, Sep 18 · Greater Chicago, IL Greater Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

Sat, Sep 25 · Marion, IL Marion

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey Location5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K run/walk5K run/walkKids Dash +7

From $0 Open

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Last Chance Tri

Sat, Oct 2 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Triathlon IndividualIndividualTeam +1

From $50 Open

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2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon ACS Team DetermiNation Reservation System

Sun, Oct 10 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road I Already Have An Entry / Ya estoy inscrito en el MaratonFree Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (ACS Pays for entry) - $5000 MinimumChicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays for entry) - $2620 Minimum +6

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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