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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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Easterseals Central Illinois Community Rally Run, Walk & Rally 5K/1 Mile

Bloomington, Illinois
18 Apr 26
$22.20 - $38.10
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Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog

Park Ridge, Illinois
13 Dec 25
$22.20 - $48.70
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Sesser Oktoberfest 5k

Sesser, Illinois
11 Oct 25
$28.00

Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K

Bolingbrook, Illinois
11 Oct 25
$43.40

Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)

Loves Park, Illinois
11 Oct 25
Free - $48.99

12th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K

Niles, Illinois
11 Oct 25
$11.60 - $27.50

OPERATION TROOPER 5K RUN AND WALK

Herrin, Illinois
11 Oct 25
$38.10

Howl-O-Ween Hustle

Normal, Illinois
12 Oct 25
$32.80

Wild Blossom Haunted Wine Run 5k

Chicago, Illinois
12 Oct 25
$43.99

2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team

Chicago, Illinois
12 Oct 25
$54.00

Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K

Chicago, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$14.94 - $135.00

Light the Night - Western Suburban

Western Springs, Illinois
18 Oct 25
Free

Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Shorewood, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$20.83 - $73.94

FIREHOUSE 5K

Oconee, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$32.80

JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN

Roscoe, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$16.90 - $32.80

Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk

Chicago, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$47.50 - $52.84

El Trote De Las Calacas

Elgin, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$59.79

Run Stephenson County

Orangeville, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$54.00 - $85.80

Popeye's Fall Festival 5K

Chester, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$28.33

Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk

Wilmington, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$33.49 - $48.99

The Burrito Bolt

Paris, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$21.10 - $31.40

SuperHero Save the Day 5K

Elizabethtown, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$22.75

Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2025 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

Wheaton, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$5.00 - $30.00

Halloween Hustle 5K

Johnston City, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$27.50

Boo Island - 5K Charity Run/Walk

Blue Island, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$38.10

Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Normal, Illinois
18 Oct 25
Free - $22.20

Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2025

St. Charles, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$18.49 - $86.29

3rd Annual St. Francis of Assisi 5K

Harrisburg, Illinois
18 Oct 25
$38.10

Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run

Lincolnshire, Illinois
19 Oct 25
$59.80

Evansville River Run 5k and Walk

Evansville, Illinois
19 Oct 25
$27.50

22nd Annual This Run's For Jack 2025

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
19 Oct 25
$33.63 - $44.30

Fox Chase 5k and Youth mile

Fox River Grove, McHenry
19 Oct 25
$44.35

Frank Lloyd Wright Races

Oak Park, Illinois
19 Oct 25
$32.00 - $59.60

Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run

Spring Grove, Illinois
19 Oct 25
Free - $55.19

Oktoberfest Rotary Run

Bloomington, Illinois
19 Oct 25
$11.60 - $32.80

Marklund's Run, Walk & Roll

Geneva, Kane
19 Oct 25
$50.00

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Quincy, IL

Quincy, Illinois
19 Oct 25
Free - $35.00

Friends of Child Advocacy 5K Family Fun Run/Walk

Saint Charles, Illinois
19 Oct 25
$32.80

Dr. J. Noonan Legacy 5K- brought to you by the Noonan Syndrome Foundation

Anywhere, Illinois
21 Oct 25 - 28 Oct 25
$27.50 - $38.10

2025 Louisville Fall Festival Glow 5K Run/Walk

Louisville, Illinois
24 Oct 25
$25.00

Halloween Hustle 5K

Mc Leansboro, Illinois
25 Oct 25
$17.45 - $28.05

Forte 5K Run/Walk

Channahon, Illinois
25 Oct 25
$30.49
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