Running races in or near Chicago Heights, 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 Heights, 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.
Blacklight Run - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 04-24-2027
Description: The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun ...
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11:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash 5K
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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5K Run/Walk - Timed (Personalized Bib Deadline is ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Virtual 5K (Participate in your own location) - ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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10:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash 5K
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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9:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash 5K
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Blacklight Run | Chicago 2027
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 04-24-2027
Description: The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun ...
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2026 UNO Carrera De Los Muertos/Race of the ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Blacklight Run - Exclusive VIP Registration- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 04-24-2027
Description: The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun ...
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5K Run/Walk - Untimed
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Ditka Dash
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Turkey Shoot
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 11-23-2026
Description: DescriptionGet into the holiday spirit with a fun family-friendly free throw ...
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Puzzle Mania - Holiday Edition
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 12-11-2026
Description: DescriptionLooking for a fun evening with your family and friends before ...
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Mudhen 5k Trail Run - Mudhen 5k Trail ...
Organization: Chicago Park District
Date of Race: 03-13-2027
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-11-2026
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Holiday Bus Tour, 2 and under (lap only)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
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Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/11 6pm
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-11-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/6 5pm
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Kid
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Mudhen 5k Trail Run at Big Marsh
Organization: Chicago Park District
Date of Race: 03-13-2027
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S'mores Day (Joliet)
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 08-10-2027
Description: Registration will close on Tuesday, August 3, 2027 at 11:59 PM.
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Tree Promise - Tree Planting and Sustaining ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 04-24-2027
Description: Registration will close on 4/11/2027 at 11:59pm Join us for ...
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Floor Hockey
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 11-02-2026
Description: DescriptionLet your athletes hit the floor running in this high-energy, action-packed ...
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Floor Hockey
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 11-02-2026
Description: DescriptionLet your athletes hit the floor running in this high-energy, action-packed ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Chicago Heights, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights (IL) is a city in Cook County with an estimated population of 30,276.[4]
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There were at least 768 marathons scheduled in the United States and Canada in 2016.
