# Running Races in Chicago, IL (2026)

> 75 upcoming races in and around Chicago, Illinois.

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

## Races

- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[Run Like A Diva](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207396-run-like-a-diva)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / Marathon
- **[HBCU Run & Brunch](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211155-hbcu-run-brunch)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 10K / 5K
- **[Raising Sickle Cell Awareness 1 Mile At A Time! Annual 1K/5K Walk, Jog or Run for a Cure!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-97170-raising-sickle-cell-awareness-1-mile-at-a-time-annual-1k-5k-)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 1000 m / 5K
- **[Chicago River Swim](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149820-chicago-river-swim)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[RACE TO WRIGLEY 5K CHARITY RUN PRESENTED BY AbbVie](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179136-race-to-wrigley-5k-charity-run-presented-by-abbvie)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180125-race-to-cure-sarcoma-chicago)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Bloomingdale Trail 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184467-bloomingdale-trail-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 805 m / 402 m
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199664-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200080-run-for-donuts-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Abuelitos 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208819-abuelitos-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 3.0 mi
- **[Lawndale 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-73095-lawndale-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164554-2026-chi-care-5k-run-walk)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 300 m
- **[Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135582-haunted-wine-run-virtual-race)** — Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Chicago Vocational Alumni Association, Inc. 5K Torch Trail](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210618-chicago-vocational-alumni-association-inc-5k-torch-trail)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 3.0 mi
- **[Chicago - HFTC 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115242-chicago-hftc-5k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212053-new-balance-untamed-relay-presented-by-fleet-feet)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 10K
- **[Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201387-cookie-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201507-coffee-lovers-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213506-run-with-kenyans-pamoja-5k-shakeout-run-chicago)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117558-rosehill-cemetery-crypt-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-17356-chicago-fall-classic-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[HOW 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210095-how-5k)** — Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Polish Independence Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110589-polish-independence-run)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 10K / 5K
- **[Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148462-haunted-halloween-half-marathon-5km)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Marathon / 5K
- **[Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167642-howl-o-ween-5k-dan-ryan-woods)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201631-pb-j-fuel-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204687-halloween-trick-or-trot-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Seventh Annual "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-100100-seventh-annual-do-it-yourself-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201420-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205043-veterans-day-freedom-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6223-chi-town-turkey-trot-5k-10k)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / 100 m
- **[Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201455-coffee-lovers-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205273-thanksgiving-gobble-trot-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Santa Hustle Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112485-santa-hustle-chicago)** — Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135571-2026-jingle-bell-run-chicago-il)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204845-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207974-sunrise-marathon-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[The Universal Sole December Trail Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212149-the-universal-sole-december-trail-challenge)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 4.5 mi
- **[A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204946-a-merry-christmas-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207824-new-years-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209341-mlk-jr-freedom-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210557-sunrise-marathon-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126250-18th-annual-f-3-lake-half-marathon-5k)** — Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Marathon / 5K
- **[Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209487-coffee-lover-run-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210589-run-for-donut-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209852-valentines-day-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210640-run-for-chocolate-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run Together Against Breast Cancer CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212654-run-together-against-breast-cancer-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211537-sunrise-marathon-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212759-st-paddys-day-lucky-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Always Hope Easter Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212780-always-hope-easter-run-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Mar 27, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6194-chi-town-half-marathon-10k)** — Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Marathon / 10K
- **[Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-141923-wild-blossom-wine-run-5k)** — Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Run for Bagels 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211412-run-for-bagels-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211443-coffee-lover-run-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212522-run-for-donut-chicago-evanston)** — Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173690-ravenswood-run-presented-by-fleet-feet-x-altra)** — Sun, Apr 25, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K
- **[Duy's Test Race! (there is no finish line run forever)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-193147-duys-test-race-there-is-no-finish-line-run-forever)** — Fri, Apr 30, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 100.0 mi
- **[Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142869-hometown-half-marathon-5k-10k-greater-chicago)** — Sat, May 8, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[2027 Walk & Roll Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-193574-2027-walk-roll-chicago)** — Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151149-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-semper-fi-americas-fund-tea)** — Sun, Oct 10, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Marathon
- **[Practice race Joe 2](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200056-practice-race-joe-2)** — Wed, Feb 25, 2032 · 12:00 AM UTC · chicago, IL · 5K

## Races by distance in Chicago

- [5K races in Chicago (67)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/chicago/5k.md)
- [10K races in Chicago (40)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/chicago/10k.md)
- [Half Marathon races in Chicago (37)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/chicago/half-marathon.md)

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