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Running Races in Illinois 2025 - 2026

Find your next challenge with the perfect run at findarace. Search our comprehensive listings of all the best running events and races in Illinois 2022 - 2023.

The prairie state has it all. Explore its famous cities or venture further afield to enjoy rolling hills and beautiful forest trails. Whether you’ve got thousands of miles under your belt or you’re searching for your first ever race, you’ll find the right challenge here. Choose from major events in Chicago and Aurora or use the filters below to narrow down by date, location and distance.

5km is one of the most popular race distances and is perfect for fun runs or community events which multiple generations can take part in and enjoy. This shorter distance is also great for seasoned athletes to hone their race times.

Taking on a 10k race in Illinois is an achievable but challenging distance for beginners looking to move up from 5k races and test themselves with a longer run.

Looking for a bigger challenge? Tackle one of many half marathons in the land of lincoln. From technical trail runs to city races around Grant park, you’re bound to find your next goal.

For the ultimate challenge, check out listings of Ultra Running events in Illinois with plenty of tough 50 and 100 mile races available.

And it doesn’t have to be all about running for training - why not take part in fundraising to put dollars behind your miles and raise money for charity?

Running Races Illinois 2025 - 2026

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Wheeling, Illinois
28 Jun 25
$28.40 - $55.15
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Red Cedar Trail Half Marathon and 38k at Giant City State Park

Makanda, Illinois
24 May 25
$65.70 - $81.71
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2025 Life Time Events: Add-On Purchases

Chicago, Illinois
01 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
Free

2025 Tri312 INDOOR TRIATHLON & DUATHLON SERIES

Chicago, Illinois
06 Feb 25 - 05 Jul 25
$47.64 - $80.50

Wave Runners - Lake Run Club

Normal, Illinois
05 Mar 25 - 03 May 25
Free

Xtra Mile Run/Walk Registration

Schaumburg, Illinois
18 Mar 25 - 01 Jun 25
Free - $38.10

Thin Mint Sprint 2025

Fox River Grove, Illinois
01 Apr 25 - 13 Sep 25
$43.99

Viking Challenge for MG

Elmhurst, Illinois
01 Apr 25 - 08 Jun 25
$16.90 - $48.70

Together Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$32.80 - $52.94

12th Annual VFW Post 805 .1K

O Fallon, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$32.80 - $128.20

SuperHeroes Run & Walk 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Illini Veterans 5 K

Urbana, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$38.10

Ondessonk Trail Races

Ozark, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$32.80 - $38.10

5K For CATCH

Northbrook, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$25.00

Bruce Johnson Memorial Farm to Farm 5K/10K Run

Winslow, Illinois
05 Apr 25
Free - $53.99

Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon

Springfield, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$43.40 - $96.40

Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K

Chicago, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$68.99 - $135.00

Plainfield American Legion 5K Charity Run

Plainfield, Illinois
05 Apr 25
$12.99 - $48.99

Good Life Race

Oak Park, Illinois
06 Apr 25
$11.85 - $48.95

Run For Respect

Minooka, Illinois
06 Apr 25
$38.10 - $43.40

Cardio Kidz Spring Running Series!

Palatine, Illinois
06 Apr 25 - 27 Apr 25
$38.10

Neighborhood Co-op Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Carbondale, Illinois
11 Apr 25
$22.99

Allerton Races

Monticello, Illinois
11 Apr 25 - 12 Apr 25
$27.50 - $41.28

Run Wild 5K

Palos Heights, Cook
12 Apr 25
$35.00

Fast & Furriest 5k Fun Run

Lebanon, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$32.80

Southern Illinois 10K, Micro-Marathon, and PeeWee Marathon

Marion, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$17.65 - $55.02

Maine South National Honor Society 12th Annual Spring COLOR RUN

Park Ridge, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$27.50

Superhero Fun Run 3K 2025

Lisle, Illinois
12 Apr 25 - 21 Apr 25
$44.20

Rochester Athletic Booster Club 0.5K

Rochester, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$27.50

Cardio Kidz Spring Conditioning

Palatine, Illinois
12 Apr 25 - 26 Apr 25
$20.08 - $34.92

Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Chicago, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$48.99

Valerie Stevens 5k/10k Memorial Scholarship

Bridgeport, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$28.05 - $38.65

Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5k

Channahon, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$43.99

Decatur Library Color Run

Decatur, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$11.60

10th annual Morris Superhero Run - April 12, 2025 downtown Morris

Morris, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$22.20 - $43.40

Springfest 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

Manteno, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$22.20

DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k)- Greater Chicago

Wheaton, Illinois
12 Apr 25
$18.83 - $71.82

Run for the Dogs - Glenview

Glenview, Illinois
13 Apr 25
$43.99

Bunny Hop 5K and Fun Walk

Wilmington, Illinois
13 Apr 25
$27.50 - $38.10

Earth Day: Run GREEN 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
19 Apr 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run

Galena, Illinois
19 Apr 25
$38.99

Steinmetz Fun Run/Walk

Chicago, Illinois
19 Apr 25
Free
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