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.
Running-5K - Everyone
Organization: Northlake Pop Warner
Date of Race: 08-17-2025
Description: Our THIRD ANNUAL Northlake Pop Warner Bubble Trouble Fun Run takes ...
View Race Details View on Map
Fluid Running Tuesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 07-08-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
View Race Details View on Map
Fluid Running Tuesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 07-08-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
View Race Details View on Map
Fluid Running Tuesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 07-08-2025
Description: DescriptionWant a really good workout without hitting the pavement? Looking for ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
View Race Details View on Map
Complete list of running events in and near Chicago, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
More information about Chicago
About Chicago
Chicago (IL) is a city in Cook County with an estimated population of 2,695,598.[4]
Races Local Newsletter
Subscribe to get the latest on racing delivered to your inbox, once per week.
Did you know?
In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
