Illinois Running Races

501 upcoming races across Illinois in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Illinois in the Race Finder.

By distance: Marathons · Half Marathons · 5K Races · 10K Races · Ultras

By city: Chicago · Springfield · Lake Zurich · Peoria · Crystal Lake · Wheaton · Belleville

Racing in Illinois: what the calendar looks like

There are 501 races on the Illinois calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 10 per week. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races (146); July 2027 has the fewest (13). The busiest places to race are Chicago (56), Springfield (12), Lake Zurich (11).

Of those, 371 offer a 5K, 130 offer a 1 Mile and 102 offer a 10K. The next marathon is Run to Pub Fall Marathon Relay on October 24 in Tinley Park. The next half marathon is Screaming Pumpkin on October 24.

By race count Illinois ranks 10th of 51 states and DC.

Races by month

Oct 202681 races
Nov 2026146 races
Dec 202664 races
Jan 202719 races
Feb 202714 races
Mar 202723 races
Apr 202729 races
May 202740 races
Jun 202734 races
Jul 202713 races
Aug 202713 races
Sep 202716 races
Oct 20279 races

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.

October 2026

Thu 10/22Spooktacular Glow RunRomeoville, IL · 5K · register ↗
Fri 10/23Festival of Frights Haunted Hills HustleRockford, IL · from $35 · register ↗
Fri 10/23Haunted Highlander Assault Trail RunPingree Grove, IL · 5K · Trail · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 10/242026 SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run ChicagoWheaton, IL · register ↗
Sat 10/24Barrington Polio Walk 26Barrington, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/24Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10KBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · from $5 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Cornerstone Lakes parkrunCornerstone Lakes, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 52 dates · register ↗
Sat 10/24D101 Harvest Fest 3k RunWestern Springs, IL · 3K · register ↗
Sat 10/24Dr. J. Noonan Legacy 5K- brought to you by the Noonan Syndrome FoundationAnywhere, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Faith & Fitness Charity Race Series (5K Run, 1 Mile Walk) eventForest Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 10/24Fancy Nonsense 25k/50kWillow Springs, IL · 50K · 25K · 5 Miles · register ↗
Sat 10/24Forte 5K Run/WalkChannahon, IL · 5K · from $27 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Halloween Hustle 5KPalatine, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/24Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids DashPalatine, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Heritage Harbor parkrun, OttawaHeritage Harbor, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 52 dates · register ↗
Sat 10/24Hickory Hills Howl Through The HillsHickory Hills, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/24Howl-o-ween 5k - SchaumburgRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5KNormal, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Kennekuk Road Runners - Fall FrenzyDanville, IL · register ↗
Sat 10/24Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin ChaseLake Bluff, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Marshall Rotary Jack-O-JogMarshall, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/24McHenry Area World's Largest Polio WalkSpring Grove, IL · register ↗
Sat 10/24Morrissey Park parkrunMorrissey Park, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 52 dates · register ↗
Sat 10/24OUTLAST CHICAGOPalatine, IL · 18 Miles · from $80 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Orient Spooky 5k!Orient, IL · 2 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Paws for a Cause 5K Run. Walk. Rescue. Repeat!Greenup, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Run to Pub Fall Marathon RelayTinley Park, IL · Marathon · register ↗
Sat 10/24STARS Girls Club Walk to End Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-a-ThonCalumet City, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Screaming PumpkinPeoria, IL · Marathon · Half Marathon · 6 Miles · 2 Mile · 6.5 Miles · register ↗
Sat 10/24Spring Rock parkrunSpring Rock, IL · 5K · every Saturday, 52 dates · register ↗
Sat 10/24The Fall Color 5KLisle, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 10/24Washington Park Trail Trek - RelocatedSpringfield, IL · 5K · Trail · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/24Wellness Warrior RunPinckneyville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 10/252026 5k Foot PursuitFairview Heights, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/2526th Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial Run/WalkRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · 2 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Allerton Park Trail RunMonticello, IL · 5.7 Miles · 2 Mile · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Cardio Kidz Costume RunPalatine, IL · from $15 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/WalkWheeling, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow MileOswego, IL · 8K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Governors State University Jaguar 5KUniversity Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5kmChicago, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Haunted Oak 5KHomer Glen, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/WalkWheaton, IL · 8 Miles · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan WoodsChicago, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Phide Phive-KEvanston, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 10/25Polish Independence RunChicago, IL · 10K · 5K · from $69 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or RunLincolnshire, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Scout Scramble 5K Trail RunMorris, IL · 5K · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Spooky Sprint - Greater ChicagoShorewood, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Sun 10/25Sycamore Pumpkin 10K Run & 1 Mile Fun RunSycamore, IL · 1 Mile · 10K · register ↗
Sun 10/25Tent or Treat (Vernon Hills)Program Room, IL · register ↗
Sun 10/25Tri-State Warrior RunQuincy, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $10 · register ↗
Fri 10/302026 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run/WalkLouisville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Fri 10/30A. 2026 Family Weekend T-shirtNaperville, IL · register ↗
Fri 10/30Carriel Jr. High 5KO Fallon, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Fri 10/30Race the DeadTowanda, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Fri 10/30Run for your LifeGalesburg, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · registration closed · register ↗
Fri 10/30Run for your life 5Krun/1 mile walkGalesburg, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Fri 10/30The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5kVandalia, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Fri 10/30Zombie RunToledo, IL · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/312026 UNO Carrera De Los Muertos/Race of the Dead eventChicago, IL · register ↗
Sat 10/315k for The Kids: Race Through the DecadesOblong, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Cyclocross for Everyone! -- 10/31/2026 -- THE MARSH MONSTER Halloween RaceChicago, IL · register ↗
Sat 10/31Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & WagMonmouth, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8kGalena, IL · Half Marathon · 5 Miles · from $75 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5KHerrin, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/31H. Premier Scholars Family BrunchNaperville, IL · register ↗
Sat 10/31Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/31Hope In Motion 5K Fun RunHerrin, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Howl-O-Ween HustleNormal, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Howling Habitat 5K/Fun RunO'Fallon, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 10/31Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/WalkUrbana, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Lake Hill Winery Halloween Run/WalkCarthage, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/31MCDD Beaver Dam DashShipman, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/31McLeansboro Halloween Hustle 5KMcLeansboro, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 10/31PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/31Riverview Ramble Half MarathonMount Carmel, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Rock Falls First Responder 5kRock Falls, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Run the BluffPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 10/31Running with GhoulsCanton, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 10/31Skeleton Trail Shuffle & Kids DashCisco, IL · 5K · Trail · from $5 · register ↗

November 2026

Sun 11/1Carrera de las CatrinasRound Lake Park, IL · 5K · from $43 · register ↗
Sun 11/1Cupcake 5KChampaign, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 11/1Dam Site RunLeRoy, IL · Half Marathon · from $40 · register ↗
Sun 11/1Love Like Sean Family RunHinsdale, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 11/1Rattlesnake Master Run for the PrairieUrbana, IL · 5K · 10K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 11/1Run The Path 10kMc Nabb, IL · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 11/1Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1New Lenox, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Mon 11/2Chicago River SwimChicago, IL · 2 Mile · 1 Mile · from $120 · register ↗
Sat 11/712th Annual EWC 5K Race & Kids Fun RunEdwardsville, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/714th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10KNew Berlin, IL · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · from $45 · register ↗
Sat 11/72026 Theresa Tracy TrotEast Peoria, IL · 4 Miles · 2 Mile · register ↗
Sat 11/7Better Than Yesterday 5KAurora, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Black Hawk College 5K HustleMoline, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 11/7Cookie RunEDWARDSVILLE, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 11/7Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Feed My Starving Children (Shift: 2pm-3:45pm)Aurora, IL · register ↗
Sat 11/7Feed My Starving Children (Shift: 9am-10:45am)Aurora, IL · register ↗
Sat 11/7Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5KOak Lawn, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 11/7PTD-P's Turkey Trot 5K/1 MileRaymond, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Pumpkin Smash ONLY (Saturday)Naperville, IL · register ↗
Sat 11/7Pumpkin Smash and Fall Fest (Saturday)Naperville, IL · register ↗
Sat 11/7Race the NightHampton, IL · 7K · 14K · register ↗
Sat 11/7Run the Course 5kOglesby, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Run with Reagan - Run Down this Wall!Eureka, IL · 5K · 1.2 Miles · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/RunChicago, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/7St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/WalkLa Grange Park, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Train for the TrotURBANA, IL · register ↗
Sat 11/7Tunnel Hill 10 MilerVienna, IL · 10 Mile · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Turkey Trot 5K / Belvidere North Music BoostersBelvidere, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Veteran's Day 5KDanville, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/7Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFINGRockford, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sun 11/82026 Jingle Bell Run - Central IllinoisNormal, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 11/8Big Timber XC ChallengeElgin, IL · 5K · 5 Miles · register ↗
Sun 11/8Carol Stream Veterans 5K Walk/RunCarol Stream, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 11/8City of the Sun 5K Trail Run 2026Collinsville, IL · 5K · Trail · register ↗
Sun 11/8Fast Track Cross Country OpenSchaumburg, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 11/8Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato MileOswego, IL · 10K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sun 11/8Graham's Chocolate Run * WalkGeneva, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · register ↗
Sun 11/8Ooh LaLa Chocolate Run * WalkGeneva, IL · register ↗
Sun 11/8Pumpkin Smash ONLY (Sunday)Naperville, IL · register ↗
Sun 11/8Pumpkin Smash and Fall Fest (Sunday)Naperville, IL · register ↗
Sun 11/8Redder for Edder 3 Mile Run and WalkNormal, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 11/8River Rat Races 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 10M RunBourbonnais, IL · 10 Mile · 10K · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 11/8Veterans 5K Run & WalkWestchester, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 11/142026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, ILWheaton, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 11/142nd Annual Farmingdale Elementary PTC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun RunPleasant Plains, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Beat The EagleLombard, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 11/14Bourbonnais Turkey TrotBourbonnais, IL · 2 Mile · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 11/14BridgeTogether for Autism 5KBurr Ridge, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer RunBrookfield, IL · 2 Mile · from $45 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Just a Normal 5KNormal, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/14LuHi Turkey TrotSpringfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Maryville Turkey TrotMaryville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 11/14McNotagain Fall Trail RunsPekin, IL · 50 Mile · 30 Miles · 10 Mile · 3.5 Miles · Trail · register ↗
Sat 11/14New Salem Children's Center Turkey TrotPetersburg, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 11/14St. Elizabeth Royal Run 5KGranite City, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Storm the Castle 5K Walk/RunPeoria, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/14The Forge Trail Run FestivalLemont, IL · 10K · Half Marathon · 30K · 37.2 Miles · Trail · from $45 · register ↗
Sat 11/14The Perfect Cadence 5K Fun(draiser) Run!Chicago, IL · 5K · from $60 · register ↗
Sat 11/14Tunnel Hill 100Vienna, IL · 100 Mile · 100K · 50 Mile · Marathon · register ↗
Sat 11/14Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 11/14YMCA STRIDE Boy’s Running & Character Fitness ProgramSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sun 11/15Back of the Yards 5K Turkey RunChicago, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 11/15Grayslake Central Turkey TrotGrayslake, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Sun 11/15Jingle Dash 5KHinsdale, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Sun 11/15Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5KLisle, IL · 5K · from $55 · register ↗
Mon 11/16Inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting: Honoring Our FallenSpringfield, IL · register ↗
Sat 11/212026 Turkey TrotDecatur, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 0.5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey RunHerrin, IL · 15K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Gobbler Gauntlet 5KNew Lenox, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Jolly Jingle 5KHarrisburg, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Mercer County Health Department Turkey Trot 5kAledo, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Miles for MindsCambridge, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Sandwich Turkey Trot 5kSandwich, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 11/21The Universal Sole November Trail ChallengeWillow Springs, IL · 4 Miles · 8 Miles · Trail · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Titan Trek 5KChatham, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $22 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5kAurora, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/21Waterman Gobbler Gallop 2026Waterman, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 11/22Butterball Burner 5K Fun RunHomewood, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 11/22Earn Your Stuffing Early 5KFairfield, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 11/22Lincolnwood Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Walk, DashLincolnwood, IL · 5K · 10K · from $21 · register ↗
Sun 11/22Run for a Sole 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $75 · register ↗
Sun 11/22Turkey Dri Tri Oak Brook Park DistrictOak Brook, IL · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 11/22Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey ChaseCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Tue 11/24Du Quoin Holiday Hustle 5K Run/WalkDu Quoin, IL · 5K · 1.5 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 11/2615th Annual Good Hope Turkey TrotGood Hope, IL · 10K · 5K · 0.6 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 11/262026 NorthPointe Wellness Turkey TrotRoscoe, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $5 · register ↗
Thu 11/262026 Thanksgiving Trail TrotSheffield, IL · 2 Mile · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/262026 Wauconda Turkey TrotWauconda, IL · 4 Miles · 2 Mile · register ↗
Thu 11/2648th Annual Oglesby Turkey TrotOglesby, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 11/265k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026Elmwood Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Arlington Heights Turkey TrotArlington Heights, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Bare Bones Turkey Trot MattoonMattoon, IL · 5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Bare Bones Turkey Trot ToledoToledo, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10KChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · from $13 · register ↗
Thu 11/26City of Bloomington Turkey TrotBloomington, IL · 5K · register ↗
Thu 11/26Crete Community Runners Association 4th Annual 2026 Turkey Trot 5k Run/WalkCrete, IL · 5K · register ↗
Thu 11/26Dan Gibbons Turkey TrotElmhurst, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/WalkDieterich, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Edison Park Turkey TrotChicago, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run!Edwardsville, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Giving Thanks 5KDekalb, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and DashGlenview, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Grove Express 5KDowners Grove, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids DashLake in the Hills, IL · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8KLong Grove, IL · 5K · 8K · from $13 · register ↗
Thu 11/26MELC Turkey TrotMonmouth, IL · 5K · register ↗
Thu 11/26Marseilles Gobble WobbleMarseilles, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/26McHenry Kiwanis Club's Turkey Trot 5KMcHenry, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K 2026Naperville, IL · 5K · register ↗
Thu 11/26Orland Park Turkey TrotOrland Park, IL · 2.5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Palatine Park District Turkey TrotPalatine, IL · 2 Mile · 5 Miles · from $10 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey TrotYorkville, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Pilgrim Pie Run for RotaryLa Grange, IL · 5K · from $32 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Poultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids RunJoliet, IL · 4 Miles · 1 Mile · from $12 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Quincy Family YMCA Turkey Run 2026Quincy, IL · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Thu 11/26Robinson Fire Protection District's Turkey Trot for Tots 5KRobinson, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey TrotRockford, IL · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Thu 11/26SGFMC Turkey TrotOak Park, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Seneca High School Irish Turkey RunSeneca, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Thu 11/26St. Charles Turkey Trot 5KSt. Charles, IL · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and WalkCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · register ↗
Thu 11/26The Chocolate Turkey 3 MilePeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Thu 11/26Thornton Turkey TrotGlenwood, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Trout Valley Turkey TrotTrout Valley, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Turkey Day 5K (Danada - Naperville)Naperville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Turkey Trot 5K- Presented by Byron BankByron, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Tuscola Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026Tuscola, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 11/26UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5KSpringfield, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Thu 11/26Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026Winnetka, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 11/2818th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family WalkChicago, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/282026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonaldsRockford, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/28FOLEPI River Trail ClassicEast Peoria, IL · 4 Miles · 2 Mile · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The BackpackWestville, IL · 11 Miles · register ↗
Sat 11/28Reindeer 5kAnna, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Running For The Paws in Whoville 5KSainte Marie, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/28SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALKSpring Valley, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5KElk Grove Village, IL · 5K · Half Marathon · from $13 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Shawnee Foothills Classic 8KHarrisburg, IL · 8K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 11/28Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 11/28The 67th Great River Road RunAlton, IL · register ↗
Sat 11/28Turkey Trails - Greater ChicagoShorewood, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Trail · from $17 · register ↗
Sun 11/29Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge Cross Country 5K Run & 1.5 Mile WalkOak Forest, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 11/29Holiday Hustle 5KCoal City, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗

December 2026

Fri 12/4Fulton Illuminated Christmas Run/WalkFulton, IL · 2 Mile · from $24 · register ↗
Sat 12/52026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/WalkBelleville, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Blueprint For Success 5kMarion, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Chilly Chili 5K/2KSchaumburg, IL · 5K · 2K · register ↗
Sat 12/5Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5kCobden, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch RunCrete, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Da Deer Run RunHudson, IL · 8K · 4K · 3 Hour · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Eggnog Jog 3KHarvard, IL · 3K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 12/5HOLLY JOLLY JIGGLEOreana, IL · 0.5 Miles · 1.3 Miles · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Holiday HustleCollinsville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/5LCMH * The Great Christmas Chase 5K | Team Santa vs. Team GrinchLawrenceville, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Lincoln's Jingle Bell RunRobinson, IL · 5K · 1.6 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Reindeer Run 5K 2026Wheaton, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer DashArlington Heights, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Running of the Elves....A Very Merry Huntley EventHuntley, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 12/5Santa Hustle ChicagoChicago, IL · 10K · 5K · 1K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/WalkGeneva, IL · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Sweaty Sweater 5k Run & 3k Fun Run/WalkDwight, IL · 5K · 3K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 12/5The HUB Jingle Bell Jog 2026Marion, IL · 1.5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 12/5The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids DashNorridge, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 12/5Yeti Winter Trail SeriesDixon, IL · 5K · Trail · register ↗
Sun 12/62026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, ILKankakee, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 12/6Frostbite FestivalSpringfield, IL · 10 Mile · 2 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 12/6Hornet Holiday HustleMount Sterling, IL · 5K · 1K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 12/6Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/WalkBatavia, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sun 12/6Lemont Frigid 5KLemont, IL · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Sun 12/6McHenry County Santa Run For KidsCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sun 12/6Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive WalkRock Island, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 12/6Ugly Sweater Dash 2026Bloomingdale, IL · 3K · 6K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 12/122026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, ILChicago, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 12/12CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5KEdwardsville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Candy Cane Course - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $22 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Fleet Feet Jolly JogDecatur, IL · 1.4 Miles · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 12/12Geneseo Jingle RunGeneseo, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Iceman Series 2026-27Springfield, IL · 10K · 15K · 18K · Half Marathon · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 12/12MIKE WALSH MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALKBEMENT, IL · 5K · 2 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle JogPark Ridge, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Pere Marquette Endurance Trail RunGrafton, IL · 7.8 Miles · Trail · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Reindeer DashHampshire, IL · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Run Run RudolphPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 12/12Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Single & Mingle Spirits Run Christmas Style 5kWarrenville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/12The Universal Sole December Trail ChallengeChicago, IL · 4.5 Miles · Trail · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 12/12Ugliest Sweater RunBloomington, IL · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 12/13DRC Christmas PartyOreana, IL · register ↗
Sun 12/13Lokalz 50 KMPeoria, IL · 50K · register ↗
Sat 12/19Catch the Elf 5k & 10kOrland Park, IL · 5K · 10K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 12/19Jingle Jog 5KPontiac, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 12/19Santa Stomp 5K Run/WalkTeutopolis, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 12/19Tour de TrailsRockford, IL · 5K · 6 Miles · 9 Miles · 12 Miles · 30 Miles · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 12/26A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 12/26New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Thu 12/31Hardcore 5K - 45th AnnualKewanee, IL · 5K · register ↗
Thu 12/31Iowa RunsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31Kentucky RunsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31MN RunsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31Missouri Runs Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31Run Chicago Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31Run Houston Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31Run Omaha Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31Run Wisconsin Race SeriesLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31Tennessee RunsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 12/31Virtual Runs by All Community EventsLake Zurich, IL · 5K · register ↗

January 2027

Fri 1/1Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/WalkItasca, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Fri 1/1Day 1 RunLake Zurich, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · register ↗
Fri 1/1Get Lit New Year's Day CelebrationEast Peoria, IL · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
Fri 1/1Pine Pacer ChallengeLisle, IL · from $68 · registration closed · register ↗
Fri 1/1Resolution Run 6KOlympia Fields, IL · 6K · from $25 · register ↗
Fri 1/1Way of Lights RunBelleville, IL · 5K · 1.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 1/2Kennekuk Road Runners - Siberian Express Trail RaceOakwood, IL · 12K · Trail · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 1/2Snowman ShuffleCarterville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 1/2Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Sat 1/950K MASHUP SLAMCrystal Lake, IL · Ultra · 50K · register ↗
Sat 1/9Frozen Fairway 5KNormal, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 1/9Frozen GnomeCrystal Lake, IL · 50K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 1/16Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 1/16MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 1/23Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5KBatavia, IL · 5K · Trail · from $60 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 1/3018th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5kChicago, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · from $38 · register ↗
Sat 1/302027 Frosty 5KPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 1/30Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 1/30Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗

February 2027

Sat 2/62027 MidWinter ClassicCharleston, IL · register ↗
Sat 2/6Frosty 5 MileChannahon, IL · 5 Miles · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 2/6Frozen Oaks 5KWest Dundee, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 2/13Fly with the Eagles Half MarathonMurphysboro, IL · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 2/13Frozen Cock's Crow 5kCharleston, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 2/13Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 2/13Souper Bowl 5KBatavia, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 2/13Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 2/20Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8KAurora, IL · 8K · Trail · from $65 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 2/20Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Fat AssDanville, IL · 28.4 Miles · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 2/27Dry TriToledo, IL · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 2/27Run For Mental Health CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 2/27Run Together Against Breast Cancer CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 2/27Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater ChicagoRolling Meadows, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗

March 2027

Sat 3/6Eckert's Belleville Farm Miles for Mimosa 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 3/6Go For The Green St. Patrick’s RaceUtica, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 3/6Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5kManhattan, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 3/13Lucky Dog 5K - SchaumburgRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 3/13Muddy Shamrock @ The ForgeLemont, IL · Half Marathon · 6.5 Miles · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 3/13Mudhen 5k Trail Run at Big MarshChicago, IL · 5K · Trail · register ↗
Sat 3/13Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse WoodsRolling Meadows, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 3/13Shorewood ShuffleShorewood, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sat 3/13Welcome to the 11th Annual SOB RunYorkville, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 3/14Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/WalkDeer Park, IL · 5K · 10K · from $13 · register ↗
Sun 3/14Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 10KSt. Charles, IL · 10K · Trail · from $70 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 3/20Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 3/20American BottomsColumbia, IL · 113 Miles · 56 Miles · register ↗
Sat 3/20Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain GoatOakwood, IL · 5K · 10K · 15K · Trail · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 3/20Kick'n The Kilt 5K & 8KSt. Charles, IL · 5K · 8K · register ↗
Sat 3/20St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 3/27Always Hope Easter Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 3/27Clinton Lake UltraDeWitt, IL · 30 Miles · 10 Mile · register ↗
Sat 3/27Rend Lake MarathonBenton, IL · Marathon · Half Marathon · 6.5 Miles · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 3/27Schon Park 3/6/9 Endurance RunsGlen Carbon, IL · 3 Hour · 6 Hour · 9 Hour · from $60 · register ↗
Sat 3/27SkunkApe 806/524/314 Trail RaceDixon, IL · 806 Hour · 524 Hour · 314 Hour · Trail · register ↗
Sat 3/27SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 3/27The PiasaGrafton, IL · 50K · 25K · 12.5K · from $95 · register ↗

April 2027

Sat 4/3Chi Town Half Marathon & 10KChicago, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 4/3DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Sat 4/3Walk A Mile In Their ShoesDekalb, IL · 1 Mile · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 4/3Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k 2027Winnetka, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Thu 4/8Potawatomi Trail RunsPekin, IL · 200 Miles · Trail · register ↗
Fri 4/9Neighborhood Co-op Feed Your Neighbor 5KCarbondale, IL · 5K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 4/10Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids RunMachesney Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/10Lincoln Presidential Half MarathonSpringfield, IL · Half Marathon · from $50 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 4/10Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/10Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/10West Chicago Step Into Spring 5KWest Chicago, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 4/10Wild Blossom Wine Run 5kChicago, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
Sun 4/11Duke's Alehouse Spirits RunCrystal Lake, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/17August Hill Wine Run 5kUtica, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/17Chicken RunBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 4/17Earth Day 50k/15 Mile/5 MileCrystal Lake, IL · 50K · 15 Miles · 5 Miles · register ↗
Sat 4/17Galena Kiwanis River Trail RunGalena, IL · 5K · 10K · Trail · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 4/17Loud Thunder 50Illinois City, IL · 50 Mile · 50K · Half Marathon · register ↗
Sat 4/17PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)Peoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 4/182027 Naperville Women's Half Marathon and 5KNaperville, IL · Half Marathon · 5K · register ↗
Sun 4/182027 Riverboat Series - Day 7 (IL)Vienna City Park, IL · register ↗
Sun 4/18I Raced The Law 5K and Color RunOswego, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 4/24Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/24Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 4/24Childish NonsensePalatine, IL · 50 Mile · 50K · 25K · 5.5 Miles · register ↗
Sat 4/24Fox Trot 5k Walk/Run, 10k RunBatavia, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 4/24Tree Promise - Tree Planting and Sustaining EventChicago, IL · register ↗
Sun 4/25Good Life RaceOak Park, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 4/25Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x AltraChicago, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗

May 2027

Sat 5/13rd Annual Red Wolves on the Run 5KLansing, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/1Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.Byron, IL · 5K · 10K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 5/1Dark Ages Night Obstacle RacePingree Grove, IL · 30K · 5K · from $70 · register ↗
Sat 5/1Hike for Hearing 5K Run/WalkLoves Park, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/1Kirby DerbyMonticello, IL · 10K · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/1Miles for Smiles 5KMcHenry, IL · 5K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/1Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-MileWheaton, IL · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 5/1Nun Run for CancerPeoria, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
Sat 5/1RIVER TO RIVER MARATHONRockport, IL · 25.5 Miles · from $89 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 5/2Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10KSchaumburg, IL · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · from $40 · register ↗
Sun 5/2Spring Stampede 5K/10KHanna City, IL · 5K · 10K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 5/2Tailwagger TrotLisle, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/82027 Mother's Day 5K Run/WalkSt. Charles, IL · 5K · register ↗
Sat 5/8F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 MilePalos Hills, IL · Marathon · 10 Mile · Trail · from $60 · register ↗
Sat 5/8Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village,, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Sat 5/8Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2KBloomington, IL · 5K · 2K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/8Pink 5k Oak Brook Park DistrictOak Brook, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/8Quarryman ChallengeLemont, IL · 10 Mile · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/8Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 5/8Starved Rock Country MarathonOttawa, IL · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
Sun 5/9Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/WalkBarrington, IL · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
Sat 5/15Galena Sky Trail RacesGalena, IL · 8 Hour · 4 Hour · Trail · register ↗
Sat 5/15MammothMarch IllinoisChandlerville, IL · 20 Miles · register ↗
Sat 5/15Run for D103 5K Run/WalkLincolnshire, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/15White Squirrel RoubaixOlney, IL · 100K · 50K · 20K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 5/16Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/WalkBarrington, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 5/16I Got Your Six Walk/RunBourbonnais, IL · 5K · 10K · 2 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 5/16Kenilworth Memorial Day 3.5k (2.2 Mile) Run / WalkKenilworth, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/22Frontline OCRByron, IL · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $39 · register ↗
Sat 5/22Lap the Lake 5K & Fun RunIna, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/22Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8KSpringfield, IL · 5 Miles · Trail · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/22Open Water Swim - Lake Lou YaegerLitchfield, IL · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 5/22Relay For ResilienceNorth Chicago, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/29SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 5/29Goose Creek ClassicOdin, IL · 5K · 10K · 2.5K · 1K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/29Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/WalkNeoga, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 5/29Onarga ALA Poppy 5KOnarga, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 5/29SuperHeroes Run SAN ANTONIOSan Antonio, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 5/30Race To the FlagWestmont, IL · 5K · from $12 · register ↗
Mon 5/31Nina LeCuyer Memorial 5KSheridan, IL · 5K · from $35 · register ↗

June 2027

Fri 6/4Chicago Beer Mile ChampionshipsChicago, IL · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
Fri 6/4SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICSChatham, IL · 1 Mile · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in ActionChicago, IL · 5K · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5Eckert's Belleville Farm Donut Dash 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 6/5Elsa Chicken Plucker Backyard UltraCharleston, IL · Timed · register ↗
Sat 6/5Harvard Milk DaysHarvard, IL · 10K · 5K · 2 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5International Horseradish Festival 5KCollinsville, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027Palatine, IL · 10K · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
Sat 6/5Races for all PacesCharleston, IL · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State ParkMakanda, IL · 5K · 13.6 Miles · Marathon · 50 Mile · Trail · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5kBarrington Hills, IL · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
Sat 6/5Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park DistrictOak Brook, IL · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/5Walk & Roll ChicagoChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $20 · register ↗
Sun 6/6Elgin Valley Fox TrotElgin, IL · 10 Mile · 5K · 2K · from $20 · register ↗
Fri 6/11Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #1Peoria, IL · 4 Miles · Trail · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/126th Annual Fox Trot 5KBedford Park, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 6/12DC Estate Wine Run 5kSouth Beloit, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 6/12Tri2BeatMSChillicothe, IL · 4K · register ↗
Sat 6/12Waubonsee Foundation Trail RunSugar Grove, IL · 5K · 10K · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 6/12Y NINJASpringfield, IL · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 6/13Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5kMackinaw, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 6/13PLAYTRI - IRONMAN 70.3 ROCKFORD ILLINOISRockford, IL · from $75 · register ↗
Sun 6/13Treat Trot Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
Thu 6/17DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity CenterForsyth, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/19BEAT THE BRIDGE 5K CHALLENGE - Scholarship run/walk/virtualMatteson, IL · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
Sat 6/19Downs Freedom RunDowns, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/19Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 6/19The Longest Day RunGeneva, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 6/26Muddy Dash | Chicago 2027Mendota, IL · register ↗
Sat 6/26Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM StartFreeport, IL · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/26Proud to Run: Pride Race – presented by WalgreensChicago, IL · 5K · 10K · from $45 · register ↗
Sat 6/26Run Your Axes OffPittsfield, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 6/26Run the Runway at Chicago Executive AirportWheeling, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 6/27Central Illinois Open Water SwimHudson, IL · 2.4 Miles · 1.2 Miles · from $70 · registration closed · register ↗

July 2027

Sun 7/42027 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/WalkBeecher, IL · 5K · from $18 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 7/44 Miles on the 4thCanton, IL · 4 Miles · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
Sun 7/4Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/WalkRockford, IL · 8K · 5 Miles · 2 Mile · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
Sun 7/4Paxton Masonic Lodge 4th of July 5KPaxton, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Fri 7/9CMAR Trail Races: Cry Me A RiverChillicothe, IL · 100 Mile · 50 Mile · 50K · Half Marathon · 4 Miles · Trail · register ↗
Fri 7/9Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #2Marquette Heights, IL · 5 Miles · Trail · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 7/10Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & CatsDanville, IL · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Tue 7/132027 Heartland Series - Day 4 (IL)Fulton, IL · register ↗
Fri 7/16Cross Country Sundown ShowdownCarterville, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 7/17Chicago Chinatown 5K RunChicago, IL · 5K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 7/17Run for the BagelMattoon, IL · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 7/24The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer MileHuntley, IL · 1 Mile · from $45 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 7/31Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - SpringfieldSpringfield, IL · 5K · 2 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗

August 2027

Sun 8/1Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Fri 8/6Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #3Washington, IL · 5 Miles · Trail · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 8/7AOTK Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/WalkGeneseo, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 8/7Highlander Assault Obstacle RacePingree Grove, IL · 50K · 15K · 5K · 3K · from $45 · register ↗
Tue 8/10S'mores Day (Joliet)Joliet, IL · register ↗
Sat 8/14Chupacabra Trail RacesDixon, IL · 15 Miles · 10 Mile · 5 Miles · Trail · register ↗
Sat 8/14Lena Brew Run 5kLena, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sat 8/21Parkie’s 5KBolingbrook, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 8/21Shawnee Hills Trail RacesOzark, IL · 100 Mile · 100K · 50K · Half Marathon · Trail · register ↗
Sun 8/22Summer Sizzler - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
Sat 8/28Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!McLean, IL · 4.1 Miles · from $45 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 8/28Will County Brew Run 5kShorewood, IL · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
Sun 8/29Big Horse Vineyards 5KLewistown, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗

September 2027

Fri 9/3The Ultimate SUCKCuba, IL · 50 Mile · 25 Miles · 10 Mile · from $109 · register ↗
Sat 9/4Eckert's Spiked Apple 5kBelleville, IL · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
Sun 9/52027 Crystal Lake Half Marathon & 12KCrystal Lake, IL · Half Marathon · 7 Miles · 12K · register ↗
Sat 9/11Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild WildernessOakwood, IL · 5K · 12K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/11Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10KWheaton, IL · Half Marathon · 10K · Trail · from $55 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 9/12Rock and Run for Mental Health 2027Springfield, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/18For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5KCarbondale, IL · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/18Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
Sat 9/18MIDWEST OCRMarseilles, IL · 5K · 6 Miles · 18 Miles · from $29 · register ↗
Sat 9/18Morton Pumpkin ClassicMorton, IL · 10K · 2 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
Sat 9/18Nehemiah 5K Run/WalkHeyworth, IL · 5K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 9/25Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - IllinoisMarion, IL · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
Sat 9/25Lawndale 5KChicago, IL · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
Sun 9/262027 D54 Education Foundation Run to ReadSchaumburg, IL · 1 Mile · 5K · from $5 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 9/26DeKalb Corn ClassicDeKalb, IL · 10K · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 9/26Inside Out Club Fall Family 5KWheaton, IL · 5K · register ↗

October 2027

Sat 10/2Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk/RunRomeoville, IL · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/2Last Chance TriMattoon, IL · 5K · 10K · from $50 · register ↗
Sat 10/2Montgomery River Run 2027Montgomery, IL · 5K · 10K · register ↗
Sat 10/2Scarecrow ScrambleLisle, IL · 5K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
Fri 10/8Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund TeamChicago, IL · Marathon · from $100 · register ↗
Sat 10/9Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – ChicagoChicago, IL · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
Sat 10/9Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10KCarlyle, IL · 5K · 1 Mile · 10K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
Sun 10/102027 Bank of America Chicago MarathonChicago, IL · Marathon · register ↗
Sun 10/102027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon ACS Team DetermiNation Reservation SystemChicago, IL · Marathon · from $25 · register ↗

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