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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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Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon

Murphysboro, Illinois
Sat 07 Feb 26 - Sun 15 Feb 26
$28.42 - $55.16
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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Manhattan, Illinois
Sat 07 Mar 26
$32.80
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Robinson Fire Protection District's Turkey Trot for Tots 5K

Robinson, Illinois
Thu 27 Nov 25
$33.35

UIS - BOS Turkey Trot 5K

Springfield, Illinois
Thu 27 Nov 25
$38.10

Palatine Park District Turkey Trot

Palatine, Illinois
Thu 27 Nov 25
$11.95 - $38.45

Parkview Christian Academy Annual Turkey Trot

Yorkville, Illinois
Thu 27 Nov 25
$43.99

Edwardsville Turkey Trot 5K

Edwardsville, Illinois
Thu 27 Nov 25
$17.48 - $38.86

Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Chicago, Illinois
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free - $57.49

Grove Express 5K

Downers Grove, Illinois
Thu 27 Nov 25
$38.10

Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

Glenview, Illinois
Thu 27 Nov 25
$16.90 - $38.10

2025 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K

Rockford, Illinois
Sat 29 Nov 25
$43.40

Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

Westville, Illinois
Sat 29 Nov 25
Free

Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, Illinois
Sat 29 Nov 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Thanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Chicago, Illinois
Sat 29 Nov 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Sat 29 Nov 25
Free - $123.74

17th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K

Chicago, Illinois
Sat 29 Nov 25
$32.80 - $38.10

SANTAS ON THE RUN X 5K & ONE MILE WALK

Spring Valley, Illinois
Sat 29 Nov 25
$32.80

Holiday Hustle 5K

Coal City, Illinois
Sun 30 Nov 25
$38.99

Santa Stomp 5K Run/Walk

Teutopolis, Illinois
Sun 30 Nov 25 - Mon 22 Dec 25
$22.70 - $28.00

Jingle Bell 4K Run & Little Elf's Dash

Taylorville, Illinois
Sun 30 Nov 25
Free - $27.50

Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run

Crete, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$28.49 - $38.99

2025 Holly Jolly Jiggle

Oreana, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
Free

Reindeer Run 2025

Wheaton, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25 - Mon 15 Dec 25
$38.99

Santa Hustle Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$27.49 - $75.19

Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash

Arlington Heights, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$10.00 - $45.00

Strong As Oak / Varsity Rush Trail 5K or Trail 10K

Aurora, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$11.60 - $43.40

Catch Us If You Can - Gingerbread Race

Fairfield, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$12.15 - $28.05

St. Nicholas Brewing Co. Race to the North Pole!

Chester, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$22.20

Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk

Geneva, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
Free - $51.74

Reindeer Dash

Hampshire, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$38.99 - $40.99

Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle 

Decatur, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$27.50

Eggnog Jog 3K

Harvard, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$27.50

Da Deer Run Run

Hudson, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$15.00 - $30.00

Sweaty Sweater 5k Run & 3k Fun Run/Walk

Dwight, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$27.50

2025 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk

Belleville, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$20.00 - $25.00

Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run

Robinson, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$22.70 - $33.30

Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5k

Cobden, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$7.03 - $28.42

The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash

Norridge, Illinois
Sat 06 Dec 25
$23.49 - $33.49

2025 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, Illinois
Sun 07 Dec 25
$48.70

Frostbite Festival

Springfield, Illinois
Sun 07 Dec 25 - Sun 14 Dec 25
$48.70

Lemont Frigid 5K

Lemont, Illinois
Sun 07 Dec 25
$48.70

Ugliest Sweater Run

Bloomington, Illinois
Sat 13 Dec 25
$11.60 - $32.80
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