Running races in or near Alton, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Alton, IL area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Miles and Smiles Running Camp
Organization: Principia
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: Our Cross Country and Track & Field Summer Camp is a ...
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Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Open 5-O 5K Run/Walk - 19 and OIder ...
Organization: Collinsville Police Department Special Olympics
Date of Race: 07-25-2026
Description: Join the 5-O 5K Donut Run for a Sweet Cause! 🍩🏃♂️ ...
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Bubble Run | St Louis 2026
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Junior 5-O 5K Run/Walk - 0-18 - Junior ...
Organization: Collinsville Police Department Special Olympics
Date of Race: 07-25-2026
Description: Join the 5-O 5K Donut Run for a Sweet Cause! 🍩🏃♂️ ...
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11th Annual 5-O 5K Donut Run/Walk
Organization: Collinsville Police Department Special Olympics
Date of Race: 07-25-2026
Description: Join the 5-O 5K Donut Run for a Sweet Cause! 🍩🏃♂️ ...
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Open Virtual Running - 19 and Older - ...
Organization: Collinsville Police Department Special Olympics
Date of Race: 07-25-2026
Description: Join the 5-O 5K Donut Run for a Sweet Cause! 🍩🏃♂️ ...
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Junior Virtual 5K - 0-18 - Individual Age ...
Organization: Collinsville Police Department Special Olympics
Date of Race: 07-25-2026
Description: Join the 5-O 5K Donut Run for a Sweet Cause! 🍩🏃♂️ ...
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Birthday 5K
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: DescriptionOur annual 5k is back with a brand new route, medals ...
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2026 Unsigned Prospect Open Run
Organization: Missouri Baptist University
Date of Race: 04-16-2026
Description: Get Noticed....get signed! This is an open run for all UNSIGNED ...
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Kingdom Culture Prospect Camp
Organization: Missouri Baptist University
Date of Race: 06-27-2026
Description: Be seen, coached and tested by some of the best coaches ...
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Kingdom Culture Prospect Camp
Organization: Missouri Baptist University
Date of Race: 06-20-2026
Description: Be seen, coached and tested by some of the best coaches ...
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Seniors - The Amazing Race: Camp Edition
Organization: The Wilson School
Date of Race: 06-29-2026
Description: Be seen, coached and tested by some of the best coaches ...
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Seniors - The Amazing Race: Camp Edition
Organization: The Wilson School
Date of Race: 06-22-2026
Description: Be seen, coached and tested by some of the best coaches ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Alton, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Alton
Alton (IL) is a city in Madison County with an estimated population of 27,865.[4]
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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
