# Running Races in Illinois (2026)

> 600 upcoming running races across Illinois — 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons and ultras.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/illinois

## Races

- **[Folty 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-144234-folty-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Tonica, IL · 5K
- **[Balloons Over 66 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111474-balloons-over-66-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lincoln, IL · 5K / 100 m / 200 m / 300 m
- **[Acklin Cross Country Meet at Paris HS](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152485-acklin-cross-country-meet-at-paris-hs)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Paris, IL · 3.0 mi / 2.0 mi
- **[Watseka Family Festival - 5K Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168120-watseka-family-festival-5k-color-run)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Watseka, IL · 5K / 100 m
- **[Old Settlers 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk or Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182473-old-settlers-5k-run-1-mile-walk-or-run)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lacon, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187556-mud-sweat-and-gears-mtb-race)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hudson, IL · 8.0 mi / 13.5 mi / 18.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Beat the Heat Carterville XC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190210-beat-the-heat-carterville-xc)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Carterville, IL · 3.0 mi
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198461-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199859-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200860-tails-on-the-trail-5k-1-mile-wag-walk)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Matteson, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Feather Hills Double Barrel 5K/10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205601-feather-hills-double-barrel-5k-10k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Makanda, IL · 10K / 5K / 9.3 mi
- **[Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66- Stop 1: Chicago 6.6K-](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206871-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-1-chicago-6-6k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 4.1 mi / 402 m
- **[8th Annual Jaimie Cox “We’re Gonna Ride Again” Motorcycle Rally](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208233-8th-annual-jaimie-cox-we-re-gonna-ride-again-motorcycle-rall)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Roscoe, IL
- **[Red Bud Musketeer Boosters Stars, Stripes and Strides](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208444-red-bud-musketeer-boosters-stars-stripes-and-strides)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Red Bud, IL · 5K
- **[The Next Loop Endurance Series | Half Day Forest Preserve](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208724-the-next-loop-endurance-series-half-day-forest-preserve)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Vernon Hills, IL · Marathon
- **[The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208768-the-next-loop-40m-50m-challenge-half-day-forest-preserve)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Vernon Hills, IL · 50.0 mi
- **[Colors for CASA of Southern Illinois](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209941-colors-for-casa-of-southern-illinois)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marion, IL · 1.5 mi
- **[VPM Purses in Paradise](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210088-vpm-purses-in-paradise)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Manteno, IL · 5K / 2 m
- **[The Designated Runner NA Beer Mile presented by DNA Plainfield](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210117-the-designated-runner-na-beer-mile-presented-by-dna-plainfie)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Plainfield, IL · 1 mile
- **[Strides for UNICEF](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210235-strides-for-unicef)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Buffalo Grove, IL · 5K
- **[Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60218-skokies-backlot-dash-5k-and-1-2-mile-youth-color-run)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Skokie, IL · 5K / 805 m
- **[Sylvan Shuffle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60868-sylvan-shuffle)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Amboy, IL · 5K
- **[Will County Brew Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-73568-will-county-brew-run-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shorewood, IL · 5K
- **[Walk for Talk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-98048-walk-for-talk)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Any City - Any State, IL · 5K
- **[Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122259-summer-sizzler-greater-chicago)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Aurora, IL · 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi / 50 m / 1 mile
- **[Rise & Run for Recovery](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201569-rise-run-for-recovery)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lake Villa, IL · 5K
- **[Illinois & Wisconsin Road Race State Championship - Boone County Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206945-illinois-wisconsin-road-race-state-championship-boone-county)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Belvidere, IL
- **[Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207443-hope-echoes-on-the-river-charity-bike-ride)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Geneva, IL · 10.0 mi / 35.0 mi / 60.0 mi
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 2- McCook 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207541-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-2-mccook-6-6k)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lyons, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Valiant PT Cross Country Challenge 6k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209006-valiant-pt-cross-country-challenge-6k)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Evanston, IL · 3.6 mi
- **[Big Horse Vineyards 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-38999-big-horse-vineyards-5k)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lewistown, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3- Joliet 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207783-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-3-joliet-6-6k)** — Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Joliet, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207866-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-4-wilmington-6-6k)** — Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilmington, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Step-Up for Suicide Prevention - Step Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212439-step-up-for-suicide-prevention-step-challenge)** — Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rock Island, IL
- **[Brittany B-Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213782-brittany-b-day-5k)** — Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Anywhere, IL · 5K
- **[Hot Cider Hustle - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95355-hot-cider-hustle-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lake Zurich, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 100.0 mi
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207964-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-5-gardner-6-6k)** — Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Gardner, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207966-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-6-dwight-6-6k)** — Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dwight, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Warrior Crucible](https://runthis.run/event/rs-174019-warrior-crucible)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Loves Park, IL · 30.0 mi / 5K
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207967-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-7-pontiac-6-6k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Pontiac, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[The Ultimate SUCK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-2147-the-ultimate-suck)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cuba, IL · 50.0 mi / 25.0 mi / 10.0 mi
- **[Little Trojan and "Big" Trojan XC Invitational](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152747-little-trojan-and-big-trojan-xc-invitational)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Charleston, IL · 3.0 mi / 2.0 mi
- **[Pecatonica Labor Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160714-pecatonica-labor-day-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Pecatonica, IL · 5K
- **[Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180745-eckerts-spiked-apple-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Belleville, IL · 5K
- **[Always in Our Hearts 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182594-always-in-our-hearts-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Charger 10 Mile & 6k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187704-charger-10-mile-6k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Milan, IL · 10.0 mi / 5K
- **[Colchester Duane Beck 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205864-colchester-duane-beck-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Colchester, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207968-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-8-lexington-6-6k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[KZ5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211060-kz5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Casey, IL · 5K
- **[8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212274-8run5-turns-one-community-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ottawa, IL · 5K
- **[Mindful Strides for Dementia](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213318-mindful-strides-for-dementia)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Geneseo, IL · 5K
- **[Appletime 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49204-appletime-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Murphysboro, IL · 5K
- **[All American Trail Trek 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-58379-all-american-trail-trek-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cantrall, IL · 5K
- **[Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6212-naperville-trails-half-marathon-10k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wheaton, IL · Marathon / 10K
- **[Nauvoo Grape Stomp 5k Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-71400-nauvoo-grape-stomp-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Nauvoo, IL · 5K
- **[Herscher Hare & Tortoise 5K Race & 2 Mile Fun Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187119-herscher-hare-tortoise-5k-race-2-mile-fun-walk)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Herscher, IL · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Time and a Half Relay & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188586-time-and-a-half-relay-5k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 12.0 mi / 5K
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 9- Bloomington 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207969-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-9-bloomington-6-6k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bloomington, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Shannon Labor Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212506-shannon-labor-day-5k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shannon, IL · 5K
- **[Check My Flow Blood Clot Foundation 5K Walk/Run/Bike Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213257-check-my-flow-blood-clot-foundation-5k-walk-run-bike-event)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Shannon Labor Day/Homecoming 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213570-shannon-labor-day-homecoming-5k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shannon, IL · 5K
- **[JJK5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143803-jjk5k)** — Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Madison, IL · 5K / 1.3 mi
- **[Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163655-sandwich-fair-shake-up-shuffle)** — Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Sandwich, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207970-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-10-mclean-6-6k)** — Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Mc Lean, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Labor Day Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213377-labor-day-fun-run)** — Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Decatur, IL
- **[St. Anthony Bullpup Pride Invitational JH XC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170643-st-anthony-bullpup-pride-invitational-jh-xc)** — Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Effingham, IL · 2.0 mi
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 11- Lincoln 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208029-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-11-lincoln-6-6k)** — Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lincoln, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12- Williamsville 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208033-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-12-williamsville-6-6k)** — Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Williamsville, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Rock Springs Demo Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213732-rock-springs-demo-run-walk)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Decatur, IL · 3.0 mi
- **[In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes, Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177457-in-memory-of-our-fallen-heroes-elwood-community-days-5k-run-)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elwood, IL · 5K
- **[Popcorn Day 5k Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185646-popcorn-day-5k-run-walk-and-kids-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ridgway, IL · 5K
- **[Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208034-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-13-springfield-6-6k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Springfield, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-4030-hobo-trail-runs-10k-25k-50k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rockford, IL · 52.8 mi / 37.3 mi / 10K / 15.5 mi / 31.1 mi
- **[Woodland ROAR Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-45698-woodland-roar-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Gurnee, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Bully Blitz 5k Run 1k Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114232-bully-blitz-5k-run-1k-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilmington, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Angel for Autism 5K GLOW Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116523-angel-for-autism-5k-glow-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Nashville, IL · 5K / 805 m
- **[Polka Pace Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132913-polka-pace-race)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Havana, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Surviving the Color Newton](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149499-surviving-the-color-newton)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Effingham, IL · 5K
- **[Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161314-ana-banana-5k-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Morton Grove, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[HMFA’s Tour de Heartland Fundraiser](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164470-hmfa-s-tour-de-heartland-fundraiser)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greenview, IL · 12.0 mi / 17.0 mi / 45.0 mi
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165766-9-11-heroes-run-chicago-illinois)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · South Barrington, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Shelbyville Trail Invitational](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170891-shelbyville-trail-invitational)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shelbyville, IL · 2.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171654-hope-fest-5k-walk-run-kids-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marion, IL · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185430-cornell-days-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cornell, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Albion Artisan Brick Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186506-albion-artisan-brick-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Albion, IL · 5K / 10K
- **[Thin Mint Sprint 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-19394-thin-mint-sprint-2026)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fox River Grove, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198491-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-chicag)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199911-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202339-tunnel-to-towers-climb-chicago-il)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205618-jared-lee-edge-memorial-5k-10k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Williamsville, IL · 5K / 10K
- **[Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 14 – Divernon 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208042-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-14-divernon-6-6k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Divernon, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209141-mutt-strut-5k-dog-friendly-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dekalb, IL · 5K
- **[CHICAGO TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209657-chicago-trail-running-festival)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Beecher, IL · 3.0 mi / 6.0 mi / 12.0 mi / 18.0 mi / 31.0 mi
- **[Get Your Kicks 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210901-get-your-kicks-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Carlinville, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Kickapoo Triple Crown](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212637-kickapoo-triple-crown)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Oakwood, IL · 20.0 mi / 2.0 mi
- **[George Bridges 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213463-george-bridges-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waukegan, IL · 5K
- **[Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-39725-arcola-broom-corn-festival-races)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Arcola, IL · 10K / 5K
- **[Underground Railroad 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-51663-underground-railroad-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Princeton, IL · 5K
- **[Run 4 the Goo! - 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61017-run-4-the-goo-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Arenzville, IL · 5K
- **[Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61562-rocky-ledges-5k-10k-trail-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Makanda, IL · 5K / 10K
- **[The Last Boyscout](https://runthis.run/event/rs-75814-the-last-boyscout)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Goreville, IL · 4.2 mi
- **[Galena 5k Stair Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76039-galena-5k-stair-challenge)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Galena, IL · 5K
- **[Cache River Days 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77388-cache-river-days-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ullin, IL · 5K
- **[Itasca Oktoberfast 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-88702-itasca-oktoberfast-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Itasca, IL · 5K
- **[RunTough for Team Owen 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-92431-runtough-for-team-owen-2026)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Oak Park, IL · 5K
- **[Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95011-kennekuk-road-runners-wild-wild-wilderness)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Oakwood, IL · 5K / 7.5 mi
- **[Sand Creek Trail Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95535-sand-creek-trail-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Decatur, IL · 4.4 mi / 7.6 mi
- **[SuperPrestige Cyclocross Series](https://runthis.run/event/rs-127511-superprestige-cyclocross-series)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alton, IL
- **[Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-141937-rock-and-run-for-mental-health-2026)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rochester, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Buffalo Grove, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149234-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-buffalo-grove-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Buffalo Grove, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149339-4th-annual-run-for-the-parks-5k-run-walk-or-roll)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 1 mile / 400 m
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lombard/Glen Ellyn, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149419-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-lombard-glen-ellyn-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lombard, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Tinley Park, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149425-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-tinley-park-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Tinley Park, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Rochester, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149597-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-rochester-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rochester, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Downers Grove, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149658-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-downers-grove-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Downers Grove, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Hoffman Estates/Palatine, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149859-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-hoffman-estates-palati)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hoffman Estates, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Williamsville, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150228-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-williamsville-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Williamsville, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Shorewood, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150257-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-shorewood-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shorewood, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[VIRTUAL RUN FOR UKRAINE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150295-virtual-run-for-ukraine)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wheeling, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Grayslake, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150968-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-grayslake-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Grayslake, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Naperville, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151619-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-naperville-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Naperville, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169013-el-grito-5k-family-run-walk)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Cardio Kidz Fall Running Series](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179056-cardio-kidz-fall-running-series)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hoffman Estates, IL · 400 m / 800 m / 1 mile
- **[5K Run, Walk & Roll-Celebration of Donation](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180141-5k-run-walk-roll-celebration-of-donation)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Glen Ellyn, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Park Ridge, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180453-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-park-ridge-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Park Ridge, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Marion, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200271-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-marion-il)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marion, IL · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 15– Waggoner 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208045-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-15-waggoner-6-6k)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waggoner, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Carl Sandburg Athletic Booster 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209575-carl-sandburg-athletic-booster-5k-run-walk)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Orland Park, IL · 5K
- **[Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 16 – Litchfield 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208048-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-16-litchfield-6-6k)** — Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Litchfield, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Xtra Mile Run/Walk Registration](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142392-xtra-mile-run-walk-registration)** — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Schaumburg, IL
- **[Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208049-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-66-stop-17-staunton-6-6k)** — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Staunton, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Solidarity Sidekick Down Route -Granite City 6.6K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208052-solidarity-sidekick-down-route-granite-city-6-6k)** — Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Granite City, IL · 4.1 mi
- **[Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-88737-miles-for-manufacturing-5k-and-1-mile-walk)** — Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[FNB Fall Fun Fest Run/Walk Fairfield 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-36602-fnb-fall-fun-fest-run-walk-fairfield-5k)** — Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fairfield, IL · 5K
- **[St. Francis Spirit Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212157-st-francis-spirit-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lake Zurich, IL
- **[Glow in the Garden 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61251-glow-in-the-garden-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rockford, IL · 5K
- **[Morton Pumpkin Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111798-morton-pumpkin-classic)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Morton, IL · 10K / 2.0 mi
- **[Megan's Mission 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117031-megans-mission-5k-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coal City, IL · 5K
- **[DuPagePads Rock & Bowl](https://runthis.run/event/rs-125764-dupagepads-rock-bowl)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wheaton, IL
- **[Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142650-dwight-harvest-days-5k-3k-walk-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dwight, IL · 5K
- **[Blue Bridges 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-147261-blue-bridges-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Blue Island, IL · 5K
- **[Run for Nash 5k/10k, Kids Dash for Nash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149478-run-for-nash-5k-10k-kids-dash-for-nash)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Tuscola, IL · 5K / 402 m / 10K
- **[Busse Woods 20 Miler - 7:00a.m.](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149741-busse-woods-20-miler-7-00a-m)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elk Grove Village, IL · 20.0 mi
- **[Reserve Artisan Ales 2026 Lagtoberfest & 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151080-reserve-artisan-ales-2026-lagtoberfest-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Galesburg, IL · 5K
- **[Olney Cross Country Invitational](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153359-olney-cross-country-invitational)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Olney, IL · 2.9 mi
- **[MIDWEST OCR](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153726-midwest-ocr)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marseilles, IL · 10K / 5K
- **[St. Jude Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157969-st-jude-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bloomington, IL · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Race to Recycle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179862-race-to-recycle)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · South Beloit, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181535-limestone-rocks-8-hour-or-4-hour-race)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Kankakee, IL
- **[Fleet Feet Training - The Long Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184475-fleet-feet-training-the-long-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 20.0 mi

_Showing the 150 soonest of 600 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/illinois)._

## Races by distance in Illinois

- [5K races in Illinois (461)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/5k.md)
- [10K races in Illinois (110)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/10k.md)
- [Half Marathon races in Illinois (68)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/half-marathon.md)
- [Marathon races in Illinois (9)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/marathon.md)
- [Ultra races in Illinois (19)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/ultra.md)

## Races by city in Illinois

- [Chicago, IL (75)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/chicago.md)
- [Lake Zurich, IL (15)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/lake-zurich.md)
- [Elk Grove Village, IL (8)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/elk-grove-village.md)
- [Rockford, IL (8)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/rockford.md)
- [Springfield, IL (8)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/springfield.md)
- [Wheaton, IL (8)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/wheaton.md)
- [Belleville, IL (7)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/belleville.md)
- [Aurora, IL (6)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/aurora.md)
- [Bloomington, IL (6)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/bloomington.md)
- [Lemont, IL (6)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/lemont.md)
- [Decatur, IL (5)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/decatur.md)
- [Lisle, IL (5)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/lisle.md)
- [Normal, IL (5)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/normal.md)
- [Schaumburg, IL (5)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/schaumburg.md)
- [Shorewood, IL (5)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/shorewood.md)
- [Charleston, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/charleston.md)
- [Collinsville, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/collinsville.md)
- [Crystal Lake, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/crystal-lake.md)
- [Dekalb, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/dekalb.md)
- [Downers Grove, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/downers-grove.md)
- [Effingham, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/effingham.md)
- [Elgin, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/elgin.md)
- [Greater Chicago, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/greater-chicago.md)
- [Hudson, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/hudson.md)
- [Marion, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/marion.md)
- [Mattoon, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/mattoon.md)
- [Oak Brook, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/oak-brook.md)
- [Palatine, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/palatine.md)
- [Roscoe, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/roscoe.md)
- [Urbana, IL (4)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/urbana.md)
- [Anywhere, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/anywhere.md)
- [Batavia, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/batavia.md)
- [Byron, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/byron.md)
- [Edwardsville, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/edwardsville.md)
- [Evanston, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/evanston.md)
- [Geneva, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/geneva.md)
- [Grayslake, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/grayslake.md)
- [Herrin, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/herrin.md)
- [Itasca, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/itasca.md)
- [Libertyville, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/libertyville.md)
- [Loves Park, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/loves-park.md)
- [New Lenox, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/new-lenox.md)
- [Oak Park, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/oak-park.md)
- [Oakwood, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/oakwood.md)
- [Oswego, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/oswego.md)
- [Ottawa, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/ottawa.md)
- [Pingree Grove, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/pingree-grove.md)
- [Robinson, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/robinson.md)
- [Rochester, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/rochester.md)
- [Rock Falls, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/rock-falls.md)
- [Rolling Meadows, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/rolling-meadows.md)
- [St. Charles, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/st-charles.md)
- [Wheeling, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/wheeling.md)
- [Williamsville, IL (3)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/williamsville.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/illinois](https://runthis.run/races/illinois) — data from Run This (runthis.run).