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.
Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 01-10-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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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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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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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 01-21-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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R2P Winter Series- Oak Forest
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 01-15-2026
Description: General Information The running group will meet every Thursday at 6:30 ...
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Santa on the Stoop
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-21-2025
Description: DescriptionTell Santa what you want for Christmas from your front ...
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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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Santa on the Stoop
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-20-2025
Description: DescriptionTell Santa what you want for Christmas from your front ...
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Full Moon Winter Wonder Lantern Walk
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 02-06-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Heritage Farm buildings may be closed for the winter, but ...
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World Class Racewalking Clinic - Evanston, IL
Organization: World Class Racewalking
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Contact: ashley M. - 312 373-0457 Fee: $225 ...
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Oak Forest 6 Week Irish Series
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 02-19-2026
Description: Join Run to the Pub for our 14th Annual 6 week ...
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Winter Series
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 01-15-2026
Description: Register for both series and save! Tuesdays at Olivers starting ...
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Full Irish Series Oak Forest
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 02-19-2026
Description: Register for both series and save! Tuesdays at Olivers starting ...
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Sunset & Full Moon Hike at Skokie Lagoons ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 08-29-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Valentine Hike at Camp Palos (Palos Park, IL)
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: Registration will close on 2/05/2026 at 11:59 pm. Embrace the ...
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Urban Adventure Hike at the Chicago Riverwalk (Chicago, ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 04-26-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Spring Hike at Sand Ridge Nature Center (South ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 03-29-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Baseball Clinic 201 (Monday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Bradley Fieldhouse
Date of Race: 01-26-2026
Description: This program is designed for players to build on their current ...
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Baseball Clinic 201 (Saturday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Bradley Fieldhouse
Date of Race: 01-31-2026
Description: This program is designed for players to build on their current ...
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Youth Track & Field
Organization: The Community House
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class will ...
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Youth Track & Field
Organization: The Community House
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class will ...
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Youth Track & Field
Organization: The Community House
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class will ...
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Mini Soccer (Sports Kids)
Organization: The Community House
Date of Race: 04-16-2026
Description: Description ...
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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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