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.
Pizza, Pop, & Puzzles (Jan. 23.)
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 01-23-2026
Description: DescriptionHave a fun filled evening with puzzles and pop! Form a ...
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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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SDC Holiday Programme - 2026 - Riverton - ...
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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SDC Holiday Programme - 2026 - Otautau - ...
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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SDC Holiday Programme - 2026 - Riversdale - ...
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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SDC Holiday Programme - 2026 - Wyndham - ...
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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SDC Holiday Programme - 2026 - Te Anau ...
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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SDC Holiday Programme - 2026 - Lumsden - ...
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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SDC Holiday Programme - 2026 - Rakiura - ...
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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SDC Holiday Programme 2026
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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SDC Holiday Programme - 2026 - Winton - ...
Organization: Active Southland
Date of Race: 01-12-2026
Description: A great low cost opportunity for your children aged 5-12 years ...
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Doggy 'Egg' Hunt
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 03-21-2026
Description: Description Doggy "Egg" HuntYour dog ...
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Doggy 'Egg' Hunt
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 03-21-2026
Description: Description Doggy "Egg" HuntYour dog ...
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Doggy 'Egg' Hunt
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 03-21-2026
Description: Description Doggy "Egg" HuntYour dog ...
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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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In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
