Running races in or near Chicago, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Chicago, 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.
Fluid Running Wednesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-29-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Friday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-31-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Tuesday 9am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-28-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Tuesday 9am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-28-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Monday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-27-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Tuesday 9am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-28-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Friday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-31-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Wednesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-29-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Friday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-31-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Monday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-27-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Wednesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-29-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Monday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-27-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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R2p Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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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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SPARK D180 JR Track and Field
Organization: The Community House
Date of Race: 09-17-2025
Description: DescriptionThis clinic is open to children living within School District 180 ...
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Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k - Chicago ...
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 09-27-2025
Description: Join us for the Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k starting ...
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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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Run to Pub Fall Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Run to Pub Marathon Relay! Save the date for our ...
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Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k - Chicago ...
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 09-27-2025
Description: Join us for the Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k starting ...
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Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k - Chicago ...
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 09-27-2025
Description: Join us for the Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k starting ...
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Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 09-27-2025
Description: Join us for the Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k starting ...
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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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Fluid Running Thursday Senior Class 9:00am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-30-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Fluid Running Thursday Senior Class 9:00am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-30-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Chicago, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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In 2014, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
