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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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Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Mackinaw, Illinois
13 Jul 25
$33.49
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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

Viking Challenge for MG

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

Thin Mint Sprint 2025

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

Cardio Kidz Spring Running Series

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

Cardio Kidz Spring Conditioning

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

UTHS Panther Pant 3 Mile & 1 Mile Family Walk

East Moline, Illinois
23 Apr 25
$23.15 - $33.75

Rivian 5K

Normal, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$16.90

FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$32.80

Kids & Cops Doughnut Run-5K/1Mile Fun Run

Granite City, Illinois
26 Apr 25
Free - $33.53

Hero Hustle Chicago

Shorewood, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$13.83 - $44.28

Jefferson School Color Run 5K

Carmi, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$22.70

Arny Johnson 5k - 10 mile

Loves Park, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$38.10 - $43.40

Fox Trot 5K Walk/Run, 10K Run

Batavia, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$6.30 - $54.00

Pioneer Trail 5K Run/5K Walk/Fun Run

Campbell Hill, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$12.32 - $28.33

Running With Friends 5K

New Lenox, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$38.10

3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life

Shelbyville, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$28.00 - $81.00

Rock Run @ Rock Run Collection

Joliet, Illinois
26 Apr 25
$39.55

Ravenswood Run

Chicago, Illinois
27 Apr 25
$24.00 - $53.19

BT5K Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
27 Apr 25
$44.30

CCS Fiesta Bubble Run

Naperville, Illinois
02 May 25
$48.99

Miles for Smiles Glow Run 5K

Mchenry, Illinois
02 May 25
$16.90 - $38.10

GHS Glow Run

Galesburg, Illinois
02 May 25
$28.49

Cinco De Mayo Run: Against All Odds CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
03 May 25
$32.80 - $52.94

The Lake Run

Hudson, Illinois
03 May 25
$25.00 - $35.00

Mattea's Joy SuperHero 5K

Bradley, Illinois
03 May 25
$18.49 - $33.49

Park Run for Aiden Post!

Peoria, Illinois
03 May 25
$35.00

Ondessonk Trail Races

Ozark, Illinois
03 May 25
$32.80 - $38.10

SuperHero Save the Day 5K

Elizabethtown, Illinois
03 May 25
$22.75

Braveheart CAC 3rd Annual Superhero 5k Run/ Walk

Kewanee, Illinois
03 May 25
Free - $27.50

Fight Hunger 10K, 5K + Kids Mile

Wheaton, Illinois
03 May 25
$25.00 - $45.00

YMCA Spring Chicken 5K Run/Walk

Freeport, Illinois
03 May 25
$33.49

Sloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
03 May 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Byron Rocks 5k & 10k

Byron, Illinois
03 May 25
$38.10 - $48.70

5k Run for Mental Health and Wellness

New Lenox, Illinois
03 May 25
$33.49 - $43.99

Hydrants, Hoses, and Heroes 5K

Highland, Illinois
03 May 25
$32.80

White Lily Project 5k Run and Walk

Teutopolis, Illinois
03 May 25
$28.00

HOH5K Run/Walk/Roll benefitting the D28 Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund

Northbrook, Illinois
03 May 25
$23.49 - $43.99
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