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Running Calendar near Ottawa 2026-2027

Monthly updates for Ottawa

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Explore the top running races near Ottawa for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting races in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local race.

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May 2026
May
24
Su

Clayton's Tap Spirits Run 5K

5 km
Clayton's Tap Spirits Run 5K An untimed, community 5K in Morris, Illinois at Clayton's Tap, part of the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series. The out and back route turns at Evergreen Cemetery and includes a Grundy County finisher medal plus post-run drinks and photos.
May
25
Mo

Nina LeCuyer Memorial

5 km
June 2026
Jun
6
Sa

Saw Wee Kee - Summer Trail Run

Trail Run
Jun
6
Sa

Safe Journeys Color Run

Jun
12
Fr

La Moille Buffalo Days 5K

5 km
Jun
13
Sa

Spirits Run - Ottawa

5 km
Spirits Run - Ottawa A relaxed 5K social run in Ottawa at Berta's Tap, featuring a local route that passes a historic cemetery. Registration includes a cocktail, a small bite, a T shirt, a wooden medal and a LaSalle County stamp.
Jun
20
Sa

Run the Plank 5k

5 km
Jun
27
Sa

Run Today for Tomorrow 5K

5 km
July 2026
Jul
4
Sa

Streator Run For Glory

5 km
Jul
11
Sa

Dwight Pit Stop 6.6k

7 km
August 2026
Aug
7
Fr

Wenona 5K

3 mi
Aug
15
Sa

"Boo" Milby Memory 5k

5 km
Aug
28
Fr

Folty 5k

5 km
September 2026
Sep
7
Mo

Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle

5 km
Sep
19
Sa

Midwest OCR

Obstacle Run 3 mi 6 mi 19 mi
Sep
19
Sa

Runway to a Cure

5 km
Sep
26
Sa

Corn Fest 5K

5 km
Sep
27
Su

Run the River for Respect 5K

5 km
October 2026
Oct
17
Sa

Saw Wee Kee - Fall Trail Run

Trail Run
November 2026
Nov
1
Su

Run The Path 10k

10 km
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