Running Races in Springfield, Illinois
12 upcoming races in Springfield, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Springfield: what the calendar looks like
There are 12 upcoming races on the Springfield calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 5 of the next 12 months. September is the busiest month, with 6 races. Among Illinois cities, only Chicago and Belleville have more upcoming races.
Of those, 9 offer a 5K, 3 offer a 1 Mile and 1 offers a 100+ Mile. Where fees are published, the median entry in Springfield is $30, above the Illinois median of $25.
Races by month
- Sep 20266 races
- Oct 20262 races
- Nov 20262 races
- Dec 20261 race
- May 20271 race
September 2026
- Sat 9/19Titus 2:12 Restoration Run/WalkSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Tue 9/222026 10th Annual Gold Star 500Springfield, IL · 200 Miles · 100 Mile · 90 Miles · 104 Miles · 108 Miles · from $60 · register ↗
- Sat 9/26Lewis Park & Trails Full Moon Trail Run 2026 - Presented by LRS, IncSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 9/26The F.I.R.M. Family 5K Fun RunSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 9/27Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot RaceSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 9/27Run for HonorSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
October 2026
- Sat 10/3Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/WalkSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Washington Park Trail TrekSpringfield, IL · 5K · Trail · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
November 2026
- Sat 11/14LuHi Turkey TrotSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness ProgramSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sun 12/6Frostbite FestivalSpringfield, IL · 10 Mile · 2 Mile · from $50 · registration closed · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/22Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8KSpringfield, IL · 5 Miles · Trail · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Where to stay in Springfield
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