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-10K - 10K
Organization: Charleston Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Run takes place ...
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Running-5K - 5K
Organization: Charleston Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: Neoga High School National Honor Society
Date of Race: 02-28-2026
Description: This race is a fundraiser for the Neoga High School National ...
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Running-15K - 15K
Organization: Charleston Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Run takes place ...
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2026 Mid-Winter Classic
Organization: Charleston Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Run takes place ...
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10th Annual Running of the Nerds 5K
Organization: Neoga High School National Honor Society
Date of Race: 02-28-2026
Description: This race is a fundraiser for the Neoga High School National ...
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Walking-5K - Individual
Organization: Neoga High School National Honor Society
Date of Race: 02-28-2026
Description: This race is a fundraiser for the Neoga High School National ...
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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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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).