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 ...
View Race Details View on Map
Running-5K - 5K
Organization: Charleston Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Run takes place ...
View Race Details View on Map
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 ...
View Race Details View on Map
Running-15K - 15K
Organization: Charleston Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Run takes place ...
View Race Details View on Map
2026 Mid-Winter Classic
Organization: Charleston Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Run takes place ...
View Race Details View on Map
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 ...
View Race Details View on Map
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 ...
View Race Details View on Map
Complete list of running events in and near Charleston, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
More information about Charleston
About Charleston
Charleston (IL) is a city in Coles County with an estimated population of 21,838.[4]
Races Local Newsletter
Subscribe to get the latest on racing delivered to your inbox, once per week.
Did you know?
Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
