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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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Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research

Carlyle, Illinois
11 Oct 25
$11.60 - $38.10
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Haunted Wine Run 5k at Busse Woods

Elk Grove Village, Illinois
04 Oct 25
$38.99
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Hecker Tiki Trot 5K

Hecker, Illinois
16 Aug 25
$22.80 - $33.53

Skyhawk Shuffle

Johnsburg, Illinois
17 Aug 25
$38.10 - $48.70

Abe's Amble

Springfield, Illinois
17 Aug 25
$54.00

Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile

Lake Zurich, Illinois
17 Aug 25
$6.30 - $85.79

Mujeres on the Run

Chicago, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$54.25

Parkie’s 5K

Bolingbrook, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$27.50 - $38.10

Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run

Skokie, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$23.00 - $43.50

Folty 5k

Tonica, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$22.20

Flanagan Fest Run

Flanagan, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$38.10

Balloons Over 66 5K

Lincoln, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$12.10 - $33.30

Old Settlers 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk or Run

Lacon, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$32.80

Sylvan Shuffle

Amboy, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$27.50

Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run

Watseka, Illinois
23 Aug 25
Free - $22.20

SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run

Downers Grove, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$27.50 - $38.10

Pearl City Run with the Wolves 5k

Pearl City, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$32.99

Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!

McLean, Illinois
23 Aug 25
$48.70

2nd Annual 5K Run (Charity for Rarity)

Aurora, Illinois
24 Aug 25
$22.20

The Ultimate SUCK

Cuba, Illinois
29 Aug 25 - 31 Aug 25
$137.74 - $472.45

Warrior Foundation Events Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer

Loves Park, Illinois
29 Aug 25 - 30 Aug 25
$43.65 - $107.25

Pecatonica Labor Day 5K

Pecatonica, Illinois
30 Aug 25
$16.90 - $32.80

Labor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, Illinois
30 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, Illinois
30 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Will County Brew Run 5k

Shorewood, Illinois
30 Aug 25
$12.99 - $43.99

Charger 10 Mile & 6k

Milan, Illinois
30 Aug 25
$27.50 - $32.80

Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk

Herscher, Illinois
31 Aug 25
$20.08

IVS Bridge to Bridge Run 4 mi ,,,,,

Peoria, Illinois
01 Sep 25
$38.10

JJK5K

Madison, Illinois
01 Sep 25
$17.61 - $49.64

Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle

Sandwich, Illinois
01 Sep 25
$16.90 - $48.70

Water for Life 5k

New Lenox, Illinois
01 Sep 25
$28.49

Carterville Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Twilight 5K Run/Walk

Carterville, Illinois
05 Sep 25
Free - $28.33

Miles for Mental Health

Robinson, Illinois
06 Sep 25
$22.20

9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois

South Barrington, Illinois
06 Sep 25
Free - $48.70

Angel for Autism 5K GLOW Run/Walk

Nashville, Illinois
06 Sep 25
$17.40 - $28.00

Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Cornell, Illinois
06 Sep 25
$27.50

Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Belleville, Illinois
06 Sep 25
$38.99

Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

Skokie, Illinois
06 Sep 25
$33.05 - $48.95

Cache River Days 5K

Ullin, Illinois
06 Sep 25
$22.20

Beth Strong 5K - Run/Walk for Recovery

Gibson City, Illinois
06 Sep 25
$38.10

Polka Pace Race

Havana, Illinois
06 Sep 25
$12.99 - $33.49

Underground Railroad 5k

Princeton, Illinois
06 Sep 25
Free - $27.50
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