Running races in or near Charleston, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Charleston, 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/Walking-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Blake's Shining Star
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: Blake's Shining Star 5K and 1 mile fun run is for ...
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Running/Walking-1 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Blake's Shining Star
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: Blake's Shining Star 5K and 1 mile fun run is for ...
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Blake's Shining Star 2026
Organization: Blake's Shining Star
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: Blake's Shining Star 5K and 1 mile fun run is for ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Charleston, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Charleston
Charleston (IL) is a city in Coles County with an estimated population of 21,838.[4]
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In 2015, the 5K maintained the #1 position of all race distances with 7.6 million finishers (U.S.).
