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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 660 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Illinois below and join the running community at these great events!

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September 2026

Rock and Run for Mental Health

Rochester, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

Run for the Parks 5K

Chicago, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

Begyle Brewing Run

Chicago, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

El Grito 5K

Chicago, Illinois

Road Race Walk 3 mi

Gift of Hope Community Foundation 5K Run, Walk & Roll

Glendale Heights, Illinois

3 mi

Tyler 'Smitty' Smith 5K

Rochelle, Illinois

5 km

Run for the Mind

Wheaton, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

Run for Ukraine - Wheeling

Wheeling, Illinois

5 km

Run for Tomorrow 5K - Elburn

Elburn, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

The Boiler Dash

Bradley, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km 10 km

Santa Maria del Popolo 5K Run/Walk

Mundelein, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

Millstadt Parks Biathlon

Millstadt, Illinois

Duathlon Individual Biathlon 5 22 mi Team Biathlon - Male 5 22 mi Team Biathlon - Female 5 22 mi Team Biathlon - Co-Ed 5 22 mi

Carl Sandburg Athletic Booster 5K

Orland Park, Illinois

3 mi

Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Litchfield

Litchfield, Illinois

Road Race Walk 2 mi 7 km

Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Litchfield

A 6.6K run starting at the historic Ariston Café in Litchfield, part of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series. Includes a 2.1 mile shared Sidekick segment, a stop-specific Route 66 charm, and support for ALS awareness.

Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Litchfield

A 6.6K run starting at the historic Ariston Café in Litchfield, part of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series. Includes a 2.1 mile shared Sidekick segment, a stop-specific Route 66 charm, and support for ALS awareness.

Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Staunton

Staunton, Illinois

Road Race Walk 2 mi 7 km

Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Staunton

A community 6.6K along Route 66 in Staunton anchored at Henry's Rabbit Ranch. The event includes a shared 2.1-mile "Sidekick" segment and a collectible charm for the series medal.

Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Staunton

A community 6.6K along Route 66 in Staunton anchored at Henry's Rabbit Ranch. The event includes a shared 2.1-mile "Sidekick" segment and a collectible charm for the series medal.

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

Granite City, Illinois

Road Race Walk 7 km

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

Final stop of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series, a 6.6K run and walk on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in Granite City. The event closes the Illinois chapter, includes a sunset bridge route, a shared 2.1 mile Sidekick segment, and a series..

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

Final stop of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series, a 6.6K run and walk on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in Granite City. The event closes the Illinois chapter, includes a sunset bridge route, a shared 2.1 mile Sidekick segment, and a series..

Miles for Manufacturing 5K

Chicago, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

FNB Fall Fun Fest 5K

Fairfield, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

Lurie Children's Race Against Cancer

Chicago, Illinois

Road Race Walk 5 km

Glow in the Garden 5k

Rockford, Illinois

5 km