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 - Individual - Running
Organization: Ice Cream Chase 5K
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: The Ice Cream Chase 5k will be held in Bunker Hill, ...
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Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Glenbard South Boys Cross Country (Gr. 6-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionGet prepared for the upcoming fall season. All levels of runners ...
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Glenbard West Boys Cross Country Camp (Gr. 6-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: Age CategoryYouth and TeenLocationGBW - Outdoor TrackatGlenbard West High SchoolInstructorPeter ...
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Skyhawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 06-29-2026
Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...
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We Got Game Ninja Warrior Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 08-03-2026
Description: DescriptionUnleash your ...
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We Got Game Ninja Warrior Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 08-03-2026
Description: DescriptionUnleash your ...
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5K Run/Walk - Timed Registrations
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 05-09-2026
Description: Set in Chicago's Midway area, La Carrera de las Madres 5Kbrings ...
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Skyhawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 07-27-2026
Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...
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R2p Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...
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We Got Game Ninja Warrior Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionUnleash your ...
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Glenbard South Boys Cross Country (Gr. 6-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionGet prepared for the upcoming fall season. All levels of runners ...
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Skyhawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 07-27-2026
Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...
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We Got Game Ninja Warrior Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 08-03-2026
Description: DescriptionUnleash your ...
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We Got Game Ninja Warrior Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionUnleash your ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 05-16-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Foam Glow - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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We Got Game Ninja Warrior Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionUnleash your ...
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Skyhawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 06-29-2026
Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...
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La Carrera de las Madres 2026
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 05-09-2026
Description: Set in Chicago's Midway area, La Carrera de las Madres 5Kbrings ...
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Bubble Run - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Foam Glow - VIP Registration R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶9̶9̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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We Got Game Ninja Warrior Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 08-03-2026
Description: DescriptionUnleash your ...
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Skyhawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 06-29-2026
Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...
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We Got Game Ninja Warrior Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 08-03-2026
Description: DescriptionUnleash your ...
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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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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
