Ottawa

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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August 2026

Aug

"Boo" Milby Memory 5k

La Salle | 10 mi from Ottawa

5 km

Aug

Au Sable Grove 5K

Yorkville | 29 mi from Ottawa

Road Race 5 km

Aug

Folty 5k

Tonica | 15 mi from Ottawa

Road Race 5 km

September 2026

Sep

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Dwight

Dwight | 28 mi from Ottawa

7 km

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Dwight

September 3, 2026 in Dwight, IL: a 6.6K Route 66 stop at Ambler’s Texaco Station supporting ALS awareness with a series medal, charm, and post-run refreshments.

Sep

Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle

Sandwich | 23 mi from Ottawa

Road Race 5 km

Monthly updates for Ottawa

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Sep

Cornell Days 5k

Cornell | 25 mi from Ottawa

Road Race 5 km

Sep

Midwest OCR

Marseilles | 6 mi from Ottawa

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km 30 km

Sep

Runway to a Cure

Ottawa

Road Race 5 km

Sep

19-29

Sa - Tu

Megan's Mission Run

Coal City | 29 mi from Ottawa

Road Race 3 mi

Sep

Corn Fest 5K

Morris | 21 mi from Ottawa

Road Race 5 km

Sep

Paw Paw Fun Run 5K

Paw Paw | 25 mi from Ottawa

Road Race 3 km 5 km

Sep

Run the River for Respect 5K

Ottawa

5 km

October 2026

Oct

Kickin' Up the Dust 5K

Plano | 26 mi from Ottawa

5 km

Western-themed 5K at Fox Ranch in Plano on October 3, 2026, with RD timing, finisher medal, swag, on-site sales for charity, post-race music and themed prizes.