Running Calendar near Beecher 2026-2027

August 2026

5 km

An untimed morning run of about 5K in Joliet that starts and finishes at Social Butterfly Coffee. Registration includes a cold brew, an event cup, a swag bag, and a medal.

Aug

8

Sa

St. John the Evangelist 5K

Saint John | 11 mi from Beecher

3 mi

Aug

15

Sa

Bloom Alumni Cross Country Meet

Chicago Heights | 11 mi from Beecher

Trail Run 2 mi

Aug

29

Sa

Tails on the Trail 5K

Matteson | 12 mi from Beecher

5 km

Aug

31

Mo

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Joliet

Joliet | 27 mi from Beecher

7 km

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Joliet

A 6.6K community solidarity run in Joliet along Route 66 starting at the Old Joliet Prison, with post-run refreshments, a swag bag, and a finisher medal; part of an 18-stop series raising awareness for ALS.

September 2026

Sep

1

Tu

Spirits Run for ALS - Wilmington

Wilmington | 27 mi from Beecher

5 km 7 km

A noncompetitive community 6.6K in Wilmington along Route 66 featuring the Gemini Giant. It is one stop on a 300 mile Illinois journey raising awareness and funds for ALS.

Sep

1

Tu

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Wilmington

Wilmington | 27 mi from Beecher

7 km

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Wilmington

An untimed 6.6K in Wilmington on Route 66 that highlights the Gemini Giant and The Launching Pad. Participants receive a swag bag and themed medal, with post-run refreshments and local hospitality.