Running races in or near Ford 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 Ford 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.
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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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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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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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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2027 Heartland Series - Day 3 (IN)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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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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R2p Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
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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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Run to Pub Fall Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Run to Pub Marathon Relay Race! Join Run to Pub ...
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Organization: Run like a Diva
Date of Race: 09-19-2026
Description: More than ...
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Divas Chicago Half Marathon & 5k
Organization: Run like a Diva
Date of Race: 09-19-2026
Description: More than ...
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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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Scarecrow Building Contest
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 08-24-2026
Description: DescriptionCalling all families, scout groups, homeowners associations, and community organizations to ...
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6 Week Fall Series- Palos
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-15-2026
Description: Join the Run to the Pub Training Program to help you ...
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Voluteer
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Join the Run to the Pub Training Program to help you ...
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Run to Pub Marathon Volunteer
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Palos Goes Pink!
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Shop & Stroll (Non workout option)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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In Memory of Lawn Sign
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Growing Together: An Appreciation Celebration
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: This program closes on 09/13/26 at 11:59 p.m. This listing ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Ford Heights, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Ford Heights
Ford Heights (IL) is a village in Cook County with an estimated population of 2,763.[4]
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