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

Evanston, Illinois
10 May 25
$32.80 - $52.94
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Cardio Kidz Summer Running Series!

Arlington Heights, Illinois
13 Jul 25 - 27 Jul 25
$38.10

Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora

Aurora, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$33.49

Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

Chicago, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$22.20 - $54.00

Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois
19 Jul 25
Free - $87.94

Run The Valley 5k/10K

German Valley, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$16.90 - $38.10

The Gifford Sesquicentennial 5k and Kids Run

Gifford, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$16.90 - $27.50

Run Your Bass Off

Stanford, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$32.80

Hidden Hills Vineyard Wine Run 5k

Knoxville, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$28.49

Joshua's Great Things 5K and Fun Run

Shiloh, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$27.50

Philo Celebration 5K/1K & Kid Run

Philo, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$15.00 - $35.00

2025 Chatham 50th Sweetcorn Festival 5K

Chatham, Illinois
19 Jul 25
$38.10

Screw City DUATHLON, RUCK & 2 MILE RUN/WALK - Powered by RockRiver Multisport

Loves Park, Illinois
20 Jul 25
Free - $75.20

Crystal Lake Aquathon - 2025

Crystal Lake, Illinois
20 Jul 25

College of DuPage Alumni 5k

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
26 Jul 25
$27.75

Washington Park Trail Trek

Springfield, Illinois
26 Jul 25
Free - $32.80

Effingham County Fair 5K

Altamont, Illinois
26 Jul 25
$24.82

Run Chi-Town "Windy City" 5K/10K/13.1 SUMMER

Evanston, Illinois
26 Jul 25
$32.80 - $48.70

The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile

Huntley, Illinois
26 Jul 25
$46.85 - $67.45

Stan's Donut Race

Chicago, Illinois
26 Jul 25
$27.49 - $59.29

Run Together Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
26 Jul 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k + FORA Breakfast

Chicago, Illinois
27 Jul 25
$69.90

Run Mahomet

Mahomet, Illinois
01 Aug 25 - 02 Aug 25
$16.90 - $64.60

Friday Night Lights 5K Run/Walk

Seneca, Illinois
01 Aug 25
$27.50

Singles & Friends Running Club 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Tom Short 5K

Shelbyville, Illinois
02 Aug 25
$28.00

Booster Bash Tri & 5K

Salem, Illinois
02 Aug 25
$38.10 - $121.84

Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

Chicago, Illinois
02 Aug 25
$22.20 - $56.12

Run for Wine & Cheese 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Evanston, Illinois
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $48.70

SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k

Tinley Park, Illinois
06 Aug 25
$33.05

Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Springfield, Illinois
07 Aug 25
$35.45

Reagle Eagle Run 5K

Aviston, Illinois
08 Aug 25
$22.80 - $33.53

Wenona 5k

Wenona, Illinois
08 Aug 25
$32.80

Twilight Fun Run

Palatine, Illinois
08 Aug 25
$16.90

The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois

Port Byron, Illinois
09 Aug 25
$17.85 - $33.75

Kennekuk Road Runners - Howl at the Moon 8/4 hour Ultra

Danville, Illinois
09 Aug 25
$80.50 - $91.10

Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs

Edwardsville, Illinois
09 Aug 25
$49.54 - $70.89

Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run

Freeport, Illinois
09 Aug 25
$28.49

Evergreen Lake 5K

Hudson, Illinois
09 Aug 25
$3.00 - $25.00

To the Max Obstacle Challenge

Normal, Illinois
10 Aug 25
$27.50

Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Aurora, Illinois
10 Aug 25
$18.83 - $44.28
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