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.

Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road H^3 5kH^3 Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Polish Independence Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Polish Independence 5K WalkPolish Independence 5K RunPolish Independence 10K Run

From $49 Open

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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lincolnshire, IL Lincolnshire

Road 5K Run / Walk

From $45 Open

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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

Road Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K - Extended Online Registration +5

From $12.99 Open

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Allerton Park Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Monticello, IL Monticello

Trail 2 Mile Nature Walk5.7 Mile Trail RunVIRTUAL 5.7 Mile Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

Virtual 1 Mile Walk-Veterans1 Mile Walk-Non Veterans5k Run-Non Veterans +9

From $10 Open

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Race the Dead

Fri, Oct 30 · Towanda, IL Towanda

Road Race The Dead - With ShirtRace The Dead - No Shirt

From $10 Open

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

Road Virtual 5KThe Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $30 Open

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Howl-O-Ween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Normal, IL Normal

Road Howl-O-Ween Hustle 1 Mile WalkHowl-O-Ween Hustle 5K

From $30 Open

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Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Tot Trot

Sat, Oct 31 · Cisco, IL Cisco

Road Skeleton Trail ShuffleSkeleton Trail Shuffle TOT TROT

From $5 Open

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5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

Sat, Oct 31 · Oblong, IL Oblong

Road 5k for The Kids: Race Through the Decades

From $30 Open

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Running with Ghouls

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, IL Canton

Road 1 mile5k

From $25 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

Virtual 8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open

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Riverview Ramble Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 31 · Mount Carmel, IL Mount Carmel

Road Riverview Ramble 5KRiverview Ramble 10KRiverview Ramble Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Rock Falls First Responder 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Road 5k RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Herrin, IL Herrin

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Johnston City, IL Johnston City

Road 5K Fun Run/WalkBar Crawl Fundraiser ONLY

From $30 Open

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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

Sun, Nov 1 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Virtual 5K Run5K Walk5K Virtual Race +2

From $30 Open

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Valor 111 challenge

Sun, Nov 1 · Rock Falls, IL Rock Falls

Virtual Valor 111 Challenge

From $50 Open

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Run The Path 10k

Sun, Nov 1 · Mc Nabb, IL Mc Nabb

Road Run The Path 10k

From $25 Open

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open

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Dam Site Run

Sun, Nov 1 · LeRoy, IL LeRoy

Road Dam Site Half MarathonCharity Entry (Timed Half Marathon, but No Medal/Swag)

From $39.99 Open

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Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1

Sun, Nov 1 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange Park, IL La Grange Park

Road Kids .5 Mile Fun Run5KFamily & Friends (Cheer a runner with a sign) +2

From $20 Open

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12th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville

Virtual 5KRace Bundle5K Virtual +1

From $20 Open

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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Road Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K / Belvidere North Music Boosters

Sat, Nov 7 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Road 2026 Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING

Sat, Nov 7 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Veterans 5K Run & WalkKids 5K (Children 17 and under)Veterans 5k Ruck +1

From $0 Open

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14th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · New Berlin, IL New Berlin

Road 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +1

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual StudentFamilyAdult

From $25 Open

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Tunnel Hill 10 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · Vienna, IL Vienna

Road Tunnel Hill 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Belleville, IL Belleville

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

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Fast Track Cross Country Open

Sun, Nov 8 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Road Men's RaceWomen's Race

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois

Sun, Nov 8 · Normal, IL Normal

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

Road Fun Run

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL

Sat, Nov 14 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness Program

Sat, Nov 14 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road CoachesJr. CoachesFamily / Friend 5K Runner +1

From $0 Open

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The Forge Trail Run Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail 10K20K (Half Marathon)30K +1

From $45 Open

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Maryville Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 14 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Road 5K

From $55 Open

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Miles for Minds

Sat, Nov 21 · Cambridge, IL Cambridge

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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The Universal Sole November Trail Challenge

Sat, Nov 21 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Trail Universal Sole November Trail Challenge - 4 Mile LoopUniversal Sole November Trail Challenge - 8 Mile Loop

From $40 Open

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