Running races in or near Columbia, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Columbia, 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 (Competitive) - Competitive
Organization: St. Clare Oktoberfest
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: All adult runners will receive a free beverage, as per ...
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Running-5K - 5K Registration
Organization: Cahokia Mounds Museum Society
Date of Race: 11-08-2026
Description: Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November ...
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Running-5K - Family 5K Registration
Organization: Cahokia Mounds Museum Society
Date of Race: 11-08-2026
Description: Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November ...
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Read, Right, Run Running Club 2025-2026
Organization: The Wilson School
Date of Race: 11-10-2026
Description: The Read Right Run Running Club is open to students in ...
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12 & Under Running-5K (start 8:00am) - 12yr ...
Organization: O'Fallon's Habitat For Humanity
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: COSTUME CONTEST, 5K RUN/WALK, KID'S FUN RUN!! ...
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Family Registration $100 (2 adult & 2 kids ...
Organization: O'Fallon's Habitat For Humanity
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: COSTUME CONTEST, 5K RUN/WALK, KID'S FUN RUN!! ...
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Kids' Fun Run at 8:45am (Run around Public ...
Organization: O'Fallon's Habitat For Humanity
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: COSTUME CONTEST, 5K RUN/WALK, KID'S FUN RUN!! ...
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City of the Sun 5K Trail Run 2026
Organization: Cahokia Mounds Museum Society
Date of Race: 11-08-2026
Description: Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November ...
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Run/Walk-5K - (8:00am) - 5K Run/Walk
Organization: O'Fallon's Habitat For Humanity
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: COSTUME CONTEST, 5K RUN/WALK, KID'S FUN RUN!! ...
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Howling Habitat 5K/Fun Run
Organization: O'Fallon's Habitat For Humanity
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: COSTUME CONTEST, 5K RUN/WALK, KID'S FUN RUN!! ...
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2026 Oktoberfest 5K Rennen & Weg
Organization: St. Clare Oktoberfest
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: All adult runners will receive a free beverage, as per ...
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2026 Howlin' Hayride & Moonlight Movie
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin us for our annual fall tradition at the ...
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Price
Organization: The Wilson School
Date of Race: 11-10-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin us for our annual fall tradition at the ...
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Walking-5K (non-competitive) - 5K Walk (non competitive)
Organization: St. Clare Oktoberfest
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: All adult runners will receive a free beverage, as per ...
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Kids Fun Run - Kids Fun Run (10 ...
Organization: St. Clare Oktoberfest
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: All adult runners will receive a free beverage, as per ...
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Hot Cocoa Hustle
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 01-24-2027
Description: DescriptionWarm up this winter with the Hot Cocoa Hustle 2-mile fun ...
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New Year, New Pieces Puzzle Palooza (50Y+)
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 01-08-2027
Description: DescriptionNew Year, New Pieces! Join us for this special Puzzle Palooza ...
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Puzzle Palooza: Wrapping up the Pieces
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 12-11-2026
Description: DescriptionDive into this holiday edition of our fan-favorite Puzzle Palooza. Teams ...
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Hocus Pocus Puzzle Palooza
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 10-16-2026
Description: DescriptionIt’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… and a whole ...
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Puzzle Palooza: Love is in the Pieces!
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 02-05-2027
Description: DescriptionPut your hearts together and race to the finish! Gather ...
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Turkey Trot Family Fun Run/Walk
Organization: Town & Country Parks and Recreation Department
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: DescriptionTHANKSGIVING DAYThe first 300 registrations are guaranteed a shirt. Shirt ...
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Castlewood Adventure Race
Organization: Off Road Rage Adventures
Date of Race: 12-05-2026
Description: Named byTerrain Magazine’s Readers as theBest Adventure Racein the area, theCastlewood ...
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Spring Training 1- Robat ages 7-9
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 02-03-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 2- Robat ages 7-9
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 03-10-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 1- T-ball ages 5-7
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 02-03-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Columbia, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Columbia
Columbia (IL) is a city in Monroe County with an estimated population of 9,707.[4]
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