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.

2026 Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Decatur, IL Decatur

Virtual 1/2 Mile Tot Trot (Ages 12 and Under)5K Run/WalkVirtual 10K +4

From $25 Open

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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, Dash

Sun, Nov 22 · Lincolnwood, IL Lincolnwood

Road 5K Fitness Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $21 Open

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Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Sun, Nov 22 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 22 · Homewood, IL Homewood

Road Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Orland Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Road Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Virtual 5K Wheelchair DevisionVirtual 5K Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Lake in the Hills, IL Lake in the Hills

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · McHenry, IL McHenry

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Dieterich, IL Dieterich

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run and Walk

From $25 Open

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Thornton Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenwood, IL Glenwood

Road Thornton Turkey Trot- 1 Mile Community WalkThornton Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Kids RaceThornton Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Seneca, IL Seneca

Road Seneca High School Irish Turkey Run

From $20 Open

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Virtual Run - 5K5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +8

From $0 Open

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Bare Bones Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Mattoon, IL Mattoon

Road 5 Mile or 3 Mile

From $25 Open

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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · St. Charles, IL St. Charles

Road 5KKid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)5K (Untimed) +3

From $0 Open

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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

Road 1 Mile WalkKids 5k5k

From $20 Open

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Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)

Thu, Nov 26 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Road 5K

From $29.99 Open

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Giving Thanks 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - Youth (In-Person)5K Run/Walk - Adult (In-Person)5K Run/Walk - Adult (Virtual) +1

From $20 Open

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Trout Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Trout Valley, IL Trout Valley

Road Kids Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)Virtual Run - 5K5K +7

From $0 Open

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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

Road 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Palatine Park District Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/WalkSammy Scurry 100 Yard Kids Dash +1

From $10 Open

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Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road Grove Express 5K

From $35 Open

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SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK

Sat, Nov 28 · Spring Valley, IL Spring Valley

Road SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 1-MILE WALKSANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K

From $30 Open

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Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual 5K UNTIMED - Extended Online RegistrationKid's 5K Fun Run (11 Years and Under)5K +7

From $0 Open

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Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago

Sat, Nov 28 · Shorewood, IL Shorewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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FOLEPI River Trail Classic

Sat, Nov 28 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Road 2-Mile Walk w/ Shirt (NOT TIMED)2-Mile Walk NO Shirt (NOT TIMED)4-Mile Run NO Shirt +1

From $25 Open

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2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

Sat, Nov 28 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

From $40 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

Sat, Nov 28 · Westville, IL Westville

Open

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Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Sun, Nov 29 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Road XC 6KMasters Race- Competitive race for those aged 40 and olderCommunity Race- Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K

Sun, Nov 29 · Coal City, IL Coal City

Road Holiday Hustle 5KHoliday Hustle 5K

From $35 Open

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Santa Hustle Virtual

Tue, Dec 1 · N/A, IL N/A

Virtual Kids Dash5K10K +2

From $35 Open

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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 3 Mile

From $30 Open

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Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Road Reindeer Dash (10 and under)Santa Run/Walk 5K1 Mile Walk (Untimed)

From $10 Open

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Da Deer Run Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Hudson, IL Hudson

Trail Deer Run 4K RunDeer Run 8K Run3 Hours plus the 8K

From $15 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Virtual VIRTUAL RACE5K

From $35 Open

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Santa Hustle Chicago

Sat, Dec 5 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $19.99 Open

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The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Norridge, IL Norridge

Road Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open

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2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road Ginger Loop 1 Mile Fun RunGingerbread 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

Sun, Dec 6 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open

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Lemont Frigid 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Trail The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge - 4.5 Miles

From $40 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Sat, Dec 12 · Elk Grove Village, IL Elk Grove Village

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Grafton, IL Grafton

Trail 7.8 Mile Trail Run

From $50 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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