Running Races in Chicago, Illinois

61 upcoming races in Chicago, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.

Racing in Chicago: what the calendar looks like

There are 61 upcoming races on the Chicago calendar over the next 12 months, with at least one in every month. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 12. That makes Chicago the busiest racing city in Illinois.

Of those, 51 offer a 5K, 35 offer a 10K and 32 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team on October 8. The next half marathon is Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km on October 25. Where fees are published, the median entry in Chicago is $30, above the Illinois median of $25.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Wheaton (9 races, 25 miles), Lake Zurich (11 races, 28 miles).

Races by month

Going deep on one race

Bank of America Chicago Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

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Where to stay in Chicago

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