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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!

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons Walking Events
September 2026
Sep
20
Su

Willow House Walk and 5K Run for Hope

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
20
Su

D67 Dash

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
20
Su

Race to Zero

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
20
Su

RACE TO WRIGLEY 5K CHARITY RUN PRESENTED BY AbbVie

5 km
Sep
20
Su

Der Bier Lauf Peoria Oktoberfest

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
20
Su

Chicagoland Be a Hero #LightUpMBC Fun Run

Road Race Walk
Sep
20
Su

Walk.Run.Belong 5K

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
20
Su

DSFIT2RUN 5K: Walk & Run for Women's Health & Cancer Awareness

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
24
Th

Beignet 5K

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
26
Sa

The Single & Mingle 5K at the VFW

Road Race Walk 5 km
The Single & Mingle 5K at the VFW A community focused social 5K at the Warrenville VFW on September 26, 2026. The course passes local cemetery and veteran memorials and the event finishes with music and mingling at the VFW; entry is $40.
Sep
26
Sa

Lawndale 5K

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
26
Sa

Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run

Trail Run Walk 5 km
Sep
26
Sa

Belleville Main Street Marathon

13 mi 26 mi
Sep
26
Sa

Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
26
Sa

Hindsight Ultra Trail Runs

Trail Run 8 mi 25 km ... 100 km 100 mi
Sep
26
Sa

Stone Bridge Half Marathon

Road Race Walk 3 mi 13 mi
Sep
26
Sa

SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run

5 km 10 km
Sep
26
Sa

Swifty Swine 5K

5 km
Sep
26
Sa

Imperial Oak Brewing Run

Road Race Walk 5 km
Sep
26
Sa

Moraine Hills Run for the Hills

Trail Run Walk 5 km 10 km 13 mi
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