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Illinois Running Calendar 2026-2027

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Explore the best running races in Illinois for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 786 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Illinois below and join the running community at these great events!

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons Fitness Races
June 2026
Jun
27
Sa

Footsteps for Families Metro East

5 km
Jun
27
Sa

Furry Friends 5K

5 km
Jun
27
Sa

Shamrock Race to the Cross

5 km
Jun
27
Sa

Chicago Legends 5K

5 km
Jun
28
Su

The Land We Love Run

2 mi 5 km 10 km
Jun
28
Su

Corey Cares Foundation Walk & Run

2 mi 5 mi
July 2026
Jul
2-30
Th

Community Cross Country Summer Series - Normal

Trail Run 2 mi 3 mi
Jul
3
Fr

Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run

2 mi
Jul
3
Fr

Run White and Boom

5 km
Jul
3
Fr

Prophetstown Run Around 5K

5 km
Jul
4
Sa

Market Street Pizza Spirits Run

5 km
Market Street Pizza Spirits Run A community 5K in Mount Carroll that starts and finishes at the farmers market. The course runs up Market Street to Oak Hill Cemetery, follows a quiet path behind the cemetery, and returns through neighborhood streets.
Jul
4
Sa

Warrenville Park District Firecracker 5K

5 km
Jul
4
Sa

Firecracker 5K - McLeansboro

3 mi
Jul
4
Sa

Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run

2 mi 8 km
Jul
4
Sa

Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

5 km
Jul
4
Sa

Mercy One Genesis Firecracker Run

5 km 10 km
Jul
4
Sa

Paxton Masonic Lodge 5K

3 mi
Jul
4
Sa

Freedom Run - Springfield

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Jul
4
Sa

Peoria Jaycees' Firecracker 5000

5 km
Jul
4
Sa

Independence Day Road Race - Chicago

4 mi
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