Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 608 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 297 cities. The next upcoming race is the HAA 3K FUN RUN in Deerfield on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

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Chicago 117 Springfield 28 Bloomington 18 Rockford 14 Aurora 14 Joliet 12 Palatine 12 Normal 12 Decatur 11 Wheaton 11 Hudson 11 Peoria 9 Lisle 9 Elk Grove Village 9 Crystal Lake 8 Champaign 8 Elgin 8 Lemont 7 Edwardsville 7 Plainfield 6 Belleville 6 Shorewood 6 Roscoe 6 Naperville 6 Ottawa 6 Danville 6 Herrin 6 Downers Grove 6 Loves Park 5 Geneva 5

5K Your Ways

Sat, Oct 3 · Robinson, IL Robinson
Road Age 10 and under kids fun run5K asphalt run5K Dirt Trail run
From $15 Open
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3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove
Road 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k - (OSTOMATE)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k (OPEN)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10 +1
From $20 Open
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Prairie State Cup

Sat, Oct 3 · Dewitt, IL Dewitt
Triathlon NCAA Female Draft Legal Sprint Distance Race - INDVIDUAL registration
From $90 Open
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Rotary Run Charity Classic

Sun, Oct 4 · Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale
Virtual The DeSitter Flooring 3K WalkMPS-Loria's 3K RunMurphy Construction Mutt Strutt Dog Walk +4
From $20 Open Closing Soon
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Welcome Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IL Lansing
Virtual Welcome Run Virtual 5KWelcome Run 5KWelcome Run Kids Race (10 and under)
From $5 Open
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