There are 651 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 296 cities. The next upcoming race is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon in Springfield on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

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Hull of a Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Hull, IL Hull
Road Kids 1/4 MileTimed 5K Competitive RunTimed Fun Walk/Wheel Chair and Baby Stroller Roll {RUNNING PROHIBITED} +1

North Shore Youth Triathlon

Sun, Aug 16 · Evanston, IL Evanston
Triathlon Youth Triathlon Splash & Dash 5-6 Year OldYouth Triathlon 7-10 Year OldYouth Triathlon 7-10 Year Old Relay +2

Parkie’s 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook
Road Parkie's 5KTroop 75 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - First Presbyterian Church BolingbrookParkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family Walk

Big Horse Vineyards 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Lewistown, IL Lewistown
Trail Beer Mile (Individual)Beer Mile (Team Relay)5K - Fun Run (Individuals and Teams) +2

Sand Creek Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Decatur, IL Decatur
Road Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail RunSand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUALSand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run +1

MIDWEST OCR

Sat, Sep 19 · Marseilles, IL Marseilles
OCR 10:45am - 5K Fun Run5K RUCK9:45am - 5K Fun Run +17

Race to Recycle

Sat, Sep 19 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit
Virtual Fun walk around the park (not timed)Virtual 5 K (not timed)5 K Timed