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.

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

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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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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Valiant PT Holiday Cross Country Race & Reunion

Sun, Nov 29 · Evanston, IL Evanston

Road Masters Race- Competitive race for those aged 40 and olderCommunity Race- Fun RunXC 6K

From $25 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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Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Geneva, IL Geneva

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 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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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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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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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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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 Closing Soon

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Holiday Hustle

Sat, Dec 5 · Collinsville, IL Collinsville

Road 3 Mile

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

Sun, Dec 6 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +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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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 12 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run 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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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

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

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Catch the Elf 5k & 10k

Sat, Dec 19 · Markham, IL Markham

Road Catch the Elf 5kCatch the Elf 10k

From $35 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Dec 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Resolution Run 6K

Fri, Jan 1 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

Road Resolution Run 6K

From $25 Open

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Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration

Fri, Jan 1 · East Peoria, IL East Peoria

Road Get Lit w/ ShirtGet Lit NO Shirt

From $20 Open

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Day 1 Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Lake Zurich, IL Lake Zurich

Open

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Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Itasca, IL Itasca

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 16 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jan 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, Feb 13 · Memphis, IL Memphis

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

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Go For The Green St. Patrick’s Race

Sat, Mar 6 · Utica, IL Utica

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Road S.O.B. RUN 5kS.O.B. RUN 5k

From $35 Open

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Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge

Sat, Mar 13 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Trail Trail Quarter MarathonTrail Quarter MarathonTrail Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Rend Lake Marathon

Sat, Mar 27 · Benton, IL Benton

Road 1/4 Marathon1/4 Marathon1/2 Marathon +3

From $50 Open 60 spots left

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Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Apr 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 10K - Extended Online Registration10KVirtual Run 10K +9

From $49.99 Open

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K - SOLD OUT5KKids' Race +1

From $15 Open

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat, May 1 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $30 Open

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Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

Sat, May 1 · Byron, IL Byron

Road 5K Ruck5k5k +5

From $40 Open

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Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Sun, May 2 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

Virtual Virtual Run - 10K10K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 10K +15

From $39.99 Open

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Frontline OCR

Sat, May 22 · Byron, IL Byron

OCR Kid's CourseKid's Course9:45 am Open 5K +30

From $39 Open 31 spots left

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29th Annual Firecracker 5k

Thu, Jun 3 · Mc Leansboro, IL Mc Leansboro

Virtual 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN5k Run +7

From $15 Open

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Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027

Sat, Jun 5 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road Oneness 5k RunOneness 5k RunOneness Walk +5

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Jun 5 · Belleville, IL Belleville

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Road 5K Wine Run/Walk5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run

Sat, Jun 12 · Sugar Grove, IL Sugar Grove

Road 5k Trail Run5k Trail Run10k Trail Run +1

From $30 Open

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