Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 538 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 275 cities. The next upcoming race is the C-U Triathlon in Champaign on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Run The Woods

Sat, Oct 3 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Road 1 Mile Trail Walk - Untimed5K (Youth)5K +2

From $30 Open

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Sweet Ride | Bike • Run • Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Road Sweet Ride 5K Run/WalkSweet Ride 40K BikeSweet Ride 65K Bike

From $30 Open

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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Road 5K & BrewFest Combo PackBrewFest Only (No 5K)Designated Driver (BrewFest Only - No Beer)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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JJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Road 1 Mile Wiley Run - In Person1 Mile Wiley Run - VirtualJJC Foundation 5K Run/Walk - Virtual +1

From $20 Open

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2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Mount Prospect, IL Mount Prospect

Virtual VIRTUAL - 2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5k Run/Walk2026 Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Fire Zone 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockport, IL Lockport

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Rotary Run Charity Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale

Virtual MPS-Loria's 3K RunThe DeSitter Flooring 3K WalkMurphy Construction Mutt Strutt Dog Walk +4

From $20 Open

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Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook

Road Cheesy Pretzel 1 Mile WalkCheesy Pretzel 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Fri, Oct 9 · Alton, IL Alton

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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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 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 +3

From $0 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 Closing Soon

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Be a Hero 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Road Be a Hero 5k

From $25 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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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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El Trote De Las Calacas

Sat, Oct 10 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Welcome Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IL Lansing

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

From $5 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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Woodstock, IL Woodstock

Virtual VIRTUAL Care4 Breast Cancer 5KCare4 Breast Cancer 5K @ WNHSKids Care4 Breast Cancer 5K @WNHS

From $15 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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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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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Quincy, IL

Sat, Oct 17 · Quincy, IL Quincy

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 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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FIREHOUSE 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Oconee, IL Oconee

Road 1 Mile WalkFIREHOUSE 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K - UntimedKid's Division 5K Fun RunVirtual Run - 5K +8

From $12.99 Open

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Popeye's Fall Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Chester, IL Chester

Road Fun Run5K walk5K Run

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Spring Grove, IL Spring Grove

OCR Family 1 Mile Adventure RunKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed)Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk +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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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Pingree Grove, IL Pingree Grove

Trail 5k Heat (7:15)5k Heat (7:45)5k Heat (8:00) +14

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Forte 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Channahon, IL Channahon

Road 5K

From $27 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Fall Frenzy

Sat, Oct 24 · Danville, IL Danville

Open

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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)5K - Virtual5K

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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The Fall Color 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open 77 spots left

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OUTLAST CHICAGO

Sat, Oct 24 · Palatine, IL Palatine

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

From $90 Open Closing Soon

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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

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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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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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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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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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Tri-State Warrior Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Quincy, IL Quincy

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

From $10 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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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Sun, Oct 25 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (12 years & Under)5K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual 5K +5

From $12.99 Open

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