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 Monday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 02-16-2026
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: 02-18-2026
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: 02-20-2026
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: 02-20-2026
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: 02-17-2026
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: 02-17-2026
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: 02-18-2026
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: 02-16-2026
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: 02-18-2026
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: 02-16-2026
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: 02-20-2026
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: 02-17-2026
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Movie -Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 05-12-2026
Description: DescriptionDeliver ...
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Fluid Running Thursday Senior Class 9:00am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 02-19-2026
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-25-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Fluid Running Thursday Senior Class 9:00am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 02-19-2026
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: 02-19-2026
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
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Lower School Track and Field
Organization: Morgan Park Academy
Date of Race: 03-16-2026
Description: Practice will start March 16th and continue on Wednesdays. Practices ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Donut Bash & Egg Hunt Dash
Organization: Wood Dale Park District
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: DescriptionDash on over to Franzen Grove to join the Easter Bunny ...
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Puzzle Palooza
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-28-2026
Description: DescriptionGather your team of two-four people and get ready to race ...
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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.
