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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.

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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 ...

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 ...

Movie -Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT

Date of Race: 05-12-2026

Description: DescriptionDeliver ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Winter Series

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 01-15-2026

Description: Register for both series and save! Tuesdays at Olivers starting ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Youth Track & Field

Organization: The Community House

Date of Race: 04-11-2026

Description: DescriptionThis class will ...

Youth Track & Field

Organization: The Community House

Date of Race: 04-11-2026

Description: DescriptionThis class will ...

Youth Track & Field

Organization: The Community House

Date of Race: 04-11-2026

Description: DescriptionThis class will ...

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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Chicago (IL) is a city in Cook County with an estimated population of 2,695,598.[4]

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