# Half Marathon Races in Illinois (2026)

> 60 upcoming Half Marathon races across Illinois.

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

## Races

- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198863-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199390-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[RAMP River Run – 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6948-ramp-river-run-3k-5k-1-2-marathon-run)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rockford, IL · Marathon / 5K / 1.9 mi
- **[Shawnee Hills Trail Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135183-shawnee-hills-trail-races)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ozark, IL · 100.0 mi / 62.1 mi / 31.1 mi / Marathon
- **[Comlara 12 Hour Sunrise-Sunset, 6 Hour, 3 Hour and Hour of Power Trail Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181761-comlara-12-hour-sunrise-sunset-6-hour-3-hour-and-hour-of-pow)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hudson, IL · 51.0 mi / 25.5 mi / 12.7 mi / 4.3 mi
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198461-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6212-naperville-trails-half-marathon-10k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheaton, IL · Marathon / 10K
- **[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)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[St. Jude Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157969-st-jude-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bloomington, IL · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run Like A Diva](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207396-run-like-a-diva)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / Marathon
- **[Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176612-belleville-main-street-marathon-half-marathon)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Belleville, IL · Marathon
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199664-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-30396-stone-bridge-half-marathon-and-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Roscoe, IL · Marathon / 5K
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194434-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-greater-chicago)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elk Grove Village, IL · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6213-long-groves-oktoberfest-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Grove, IL · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199542-sauk-valley-apple-cider-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rock Falls, IL · Marathon / 5K
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201387-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run Stephenson County](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146088-run-stephenson-county)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Orangeville, IL · Marathon / 5K / 10K
- **[Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-17356-chicago-fall-classic-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Tri-State Warrior Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113712-tri-state-warrior-run)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Quincy, IL · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon / 100 m
- **[Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136455-spooky-sprint-greater-chicago)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shorewood, IL · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148462-haunted-halloween-half-marathon-5km)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · Marathon / 5K
- **[Riverview Ramble Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111440-riverview-ramble-half-marathon)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mount Carmel, IL · Marathon / 10K / 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)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-74661-galena-river-fall-half-marathon-8k)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Galena, IL · Marathon / 5.0 mi
- **[Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211919-warrior-rush-army-of-hades-5k-10k-and-half-marathon-13-1)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Lenox, IL · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Dam Site Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96471-dam-site-run)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · LeRoy, IL · Marathon
- **[14th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-121053-14th-annual-springfield-marathon-harvest-wind-half-marathon-)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · New Berlin, IL · Marathon / 10K
- **[The Forge Trail Run Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146720-the-forge-trail-run-festival)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lemont, IL · 10K / Marathon / 18.6 mi / 37.2 mi
- **[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)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136454-turkey-trails-greater-chicago)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Shorewood, IL · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201455-coffee-lovers-run-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6217-schaumburg-turkey-trot-half-marathon-5k)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Elk Grove Village, IL · 5K / Marathon / 100 m
- **[Santa Hustle Virtual](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112526-santa-hustle-virtual)** — Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · N/A, IL · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[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)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[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)** — Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Chicago, IL · Marathon / 5K
- **[Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209487-coffee-lover-run-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210589-run-for-donut-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-37114-fly-with-the-eagles-half-marathon)** — Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Murphysboro, IL · Marathon
- **[Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119922-muddy-shamrock-the-forge)** — Fri, Mar 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Lemont, IL · Marathon / 6.5 mi
- **[Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211537-sunrise-marathon-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Mar 19, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Rend Lake Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112653-rend-lake-marathon)** — Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Benton, IL · Marathon / 6.5 mi
- **[Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6194-chi-town-half-marathon-10k)** — Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · Marathon / 10K
- **[Run for Bagels 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211412-run-for-bagels-5k-10k-13-1-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Apr 9, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211443-coffee-lover-run-chicago-evanston)** — Fri, Apr 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chicago, IL · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6203-chicagoland-spring-marathon-half-marathon-10k)** — Sat, May 1, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Schaumburg, IL · Marathon / 10K

## Half Marathon races by city

- [Chicago, IL (34)](https://runthis.run/races/illinois/chicago/half-marathon.md)

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