Running races in or near Evanston, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Evanston, 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.
We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 01-10-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-25-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 01-21-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-13-2025
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Santa on the Stoop
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-21-2025
Description: DescriptionTell Santa what you want for Christmas from your front ...
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Donut Bash & Egg Hunt Dash
Organization: Wood Dale Park District
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: DescriptionDash on over to Franzen Grove to join the Easter Bunny ...
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Puzzle Palooza
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-28-2026
Description: DescriptionGather your team of two-four people and get ready to race ...
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Santa on the Stoop
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-20-2025
Description: DescriptionTell Santa what you want for Christmas from your front ...
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Chilly Chili Spectator Lunch
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionWant to cheer on your runner or walker and have lunch ...
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Full Moon Winter Wonder Lantern Walk
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 02-06-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Heritage Farm buildings may be closed for the winter, but ...
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World Class Racewalking Clinic - Evanston, IL
Organization: World Class Racewalking
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Contact: ashley M. - 312 373-0457 Fee: $225 ...
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Urban Adventure Hike at the Chicago Riverwalk (Chicago, ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 04-26-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Sunset & Full Moon Hike at Skokie Lagoons ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 08-29-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-02-2025
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-02-2025
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-02-2025
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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Total Sports (Thursday), Fall 2 2025
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 12-04-2025
Description: This enrichment program features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Pee Wee Sportsters Camp
Organization: The Community House
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionThis sports game camp introduces kids to football, basketball, soccer, baseball, ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Evanston, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Evanston
Evanston (IL) is a city in Cook County with an estimated population of 74,486.[4]
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