Running races in or near Essex, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Essex, 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.
Marvelous March Hike
Organization: Forest Preserve District of Will County
Date of Race: 03-27-2026
Description: DescriptionUncover the marvelous mystery of who has ...
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Spring Series
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionUncover the marvelous mystery of who has ...
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5 Week Spring Series- Kankakee
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: Join us as we launch our new site in the Kankakee ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Essex, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Essex
Essex (IL) is a village in Kankakee County with an estimated population of 802.[4]
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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
