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.

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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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · University Park, IL University Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run5k Walk

From $35 Open

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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

Sun, Oct 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road H^3 5kH^3 Half Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Vandalia, IL Vandalia

Road The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

From $45 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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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Oct 31 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 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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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Sat, Oct 31 · Galena, IL Galena

Virtual 8KHalf MarathonVirtual

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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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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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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 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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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 Closing Soon

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Cupcake 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Champaign, IL Champaign

Road Cupcake 5K100 Meter Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING

Sat, Nov 7 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Veterans 5K Run & WalkVeterans 5k RuckKids 5K (Children 17 and under) +1

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual FamilyStudentAdult

From $25 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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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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Veteran's Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danville, IL Danville

Road Veteran's Day 5K

From $20 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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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

Road 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +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 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 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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The Forge Trail Run Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail 10K20K (Half Marathon)30K +1

From $45 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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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Road 5k

From $30 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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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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48th Annual Oglesby Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oglesby, IL Oglesby

Road 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K - Extended Online Registration5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk (Untimed) +8

From $0 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 Closing Soon

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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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St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K

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

Road Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (11 Years & Under)5K5K (Untimed) +3

From $0 Open

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Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)

Thu, Nov 26 · Naperville, IL Naperville

Road 5K

From $29.99 Open Closing Soon

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Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Arlington Heights, IL Arlington Heights

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5K Wheelchair DevisionVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Long Grove, IL Long Grove

Virtual 5K (Untimed)5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K - Extended Online Registration +7

From $0 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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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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Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Glenview, IL Glenview

Road Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashLate Glenview Gobbler 5K(Bib Only)Kids Gobbler 50 Yard Dash

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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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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Orland Park Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Orland Park, IL Orland Park

Road Turkey Trot

From $25 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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5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Elmwood Park, IL Elmwood Park

Road 1 Mile Walk5kKids 5k

From $20 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 Virtual Run 5K5K - Extended Online Registration5K - UNTIMED +7

From $0 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 Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 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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Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

Sat, Nov 28 · Westville, IL Westville

Open

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