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.
Running-5K / 14 and Under - Individual Age ...
Organization: Alton Road Runners Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The 66th annual Great River Road Run takes place on the ...
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Running-10 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Alton Road Runners Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The 66th annual Great River Road Run takes place on the ...
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Running-5K / 15 and Over - Individual Age ...
Organization: Alton Road Runners Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The 66th annual Great River Road Run takes place on the ...
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The 66th Great River Road Run
Organization: Alton Road Runners Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The 66th annual Great River Road Run takes place on the ...
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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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5k Foot Pursuit
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 10-05-2025
Description: DescriptionThe Fairview Heights police department 5k run/walk at The REC is ...
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Pizza, Pop, & Puzzles (nov. 21)
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-21-2025
Description: DescriptionHave a fun filled evening with puzzles and pop! Form a ...
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Pizza, Pop, & Puzzles (oct 24.)
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 10-24-2025
Description: DescriptionHave a fun filled evening with puzzles and pop! Form a ...
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Turkey Trot Family Fun Run/Walk
Organization: Town & Country Parks and Recreation Department
Date of Race: 11-27-2025
Description: DescriptionTHANKSGIVING DAYPre-registration through NOON on November 26. Shirt guaranteed if registered ...
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October 17th
Organization: The Wilson School
Date of Race: 10-17-2025
Description: DescriptionTHANKSGIVING DAYPre-registration through NOON on November 26. Shirt guaranteed if registered ...
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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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There were at least 768 marathons scheduled in the United States and Canada in 2016.
