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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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2025 Life Time Events: Add-On Purchases

Chicago, Illinois
01 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
Free
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Hydrants, Hoses, and Heroes 5K

Highland, Illinois
03 May 25
$32.80

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

Evanston, Illinois
03 May 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Spring Stampede 5K/10K

Hanna City, Illinois
04 May 25
$38.10 - $43.40

Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Schaumburg, Illinois
04 May 25
$55.19 - $157.49

Tailwagger Trot

Lisle, Illinois
04 May 25
$38.10

Unit 5K

Normal, Illinois
04 May 25
$11.60

Donovan Color 5K & Bobcat Dash Run/Walk

Donovan, Illinois
09 May 25
Free - $22.20

Quarryman Challenge

Lemont, Illinois
10 May 25
$43.40 - $64.60

Sunrise Marathon CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
10 May 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Rae of Sun Fun Run

Edwardsville, Illinois
10 May 25
$27.50

Mother's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
10 May 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Maryville Police Donut Dash 5K Walk/Run

Maryville, Illinois
10 May 25
$38.86

Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

Oak Brook, Illinois
10 May 25
$35.00

Trails for Tails 5K

Clinton, Illinois
10 May 25
$36.55

5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life

Effingham, Illinois
10 May 25
$28.00 - $81.00

Kirby Derby

Monticello, Illinois
10 May 25
$27.50

Steck Elementary School Fun Run

Aurora, Illinois
10 May 25
$25.49

Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run

Petersburg, Illinois
10 May 25
$38.10 - $112.30

F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile

Palos Hills, Illinois
10 May 25
$86.05 - $112.55

Miles for the Military 5k

Lombard, Illinois
10 May 25
Free - $30.00

Ribbons of Hope 5k

Mokena, Illinois
10 May 25
$28.49 - $38.99

RMS Color Fun Run 5K

Batavia, Illinois
10 May 25
$27.50

Old King Coal 5K

West Frankfort, Illinois
10 May 25
$28.33

Run for the Badge 5K

Sterling, Illinois
10 May 25
Free

Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Barrington, Illinois
11 May 25
Free - $45.99

Quad Cities Distance Classic

Moline, Illinois
11 May 25
$29.62 - $54.00

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025 - Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge, Illinois
11 May 25
$22.20 - $54.00

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025 - Morgan County, IL

Jacksonville, Illinois
11 May 25
$22.20 - $48.70

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025 - Havana, IL

Havana, Illinois
11 May 25
$22.20 - $48.70

Local 3092 5K

Lincoln, Illinois
16 May 25 - 17 May 25
$11.60 - $32.80

Run for Love

Glenview, Illinois
17 May 25
$23.49 - $33.49

Buffalo Trace Trail Race

Mahomet, Illinois
17 May 25
$32.80

FRCZ Walk for Life

Zion, Illinois
17 May 25 - 14 Jun 25
Free

Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

Lincolnshire, Illinois
17 May 25
Free - $43.50

BeACTIVE

Joliet, Illinois
17 May 25
$22.20 - $38.10

Rock Springs Ramble

Decatur, Illinois
17 May 25 - 30 May 25
$11.60 - $69.90

Family Service Association 5k

Elgin, Illinois
17 May 25
Free - $6.30

Rend Lake Run With Rotary

Benton, Illinois
17 May 25
$22.99

Race for Peace 5K

Chicago, Illinois
17 May 25
$48.70

Who Gives a Ruck? about Veteran Suicide 5K

Loves Park, Illinois
17 May 25
$43.40
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