Running races in or near Arlington Heights, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Arlington Heights, 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.
Naperville Women's 5K - 5k - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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Waiver - For Children in Jogging Stroller - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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Virtual 5K (Participate in your own location) - ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 01-10-2026
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5K Run/Walk - Timed (Personalized Bib Deadline is ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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5K Run/Walk - Untimed
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Naperville Women's Half Marathon - Half - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-13-2025
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-25-2026
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 01-21-2026
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2026 Naperville Women's Half Marathon and 5K
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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2025 UNO Carrera De Los Muertos/Race of the ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Puzzle Palooza
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-28-2026
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Santa on the Stoop
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-21-2025
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Puzzle Palooza- Disney
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: DescriptionCalling all puzzle enthusiasts! Put your skills to the ultimate test ...
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Santa on the Stoop
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-20-2025
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NCC Track & Field Clinic
Organization: North Central College
Date of Race: 12-07-2025
Description: Boys & Girls (8th-12th grade), Coaches (all levels) Participants pick-one ...
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5K Run/Walk - Late Registration - Untimed
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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5K Run/Walk - Late Registration - Timed
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Chilly Chili Spectator Lunch
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionWant to cheer on your runner or walker and have lunch ...
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Chilly Chili 2K
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionNot ready for a 5K run, but want to see what ...
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Tom Talks: Geology and the Fox River Bluffs
Organization: McHenry County Conservation District
Date of Race: 03-19-2026
Description: DescriptionThe origin of the spectacular topography of Fox River Bluffs dates ...
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Holiday Exhibition - 'Run, Run Rudolph'
Organization: Crystal Ice House
Date of Race: 11-23-2025
Description: DescriptionThe origin of the spectacular topography of Fox River Bluffs dates ...
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Urban Adventure Hike at the Chicago Riverwalk (Chicago, ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 04-26-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Arlington Heights, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights (IL) is a village in Cook County with an estimated population of 75,101.[4]
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In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
