Running races in or near Highland Park, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Highland Park, 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.
Open 6:45PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 7:00PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 7:15PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 6:30PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 9:00PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 8:00PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 8:15PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Virtual 5K (Participate in your own location) - ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Open 8:15PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 8:45PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k - Chicago ...
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 09-27-2025
Description: Join us for the Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k starting ...
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Open 9:15PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 9:30PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 6:30PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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5K Run/Walk - Timed (Personalized Bib Deadline is ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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5K Run/Walk - Untimed
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run 2025
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 8:00PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 8:30PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k - Chicago ...
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 09-27-2025
Description: Join us for the Chicago Lakefront Half 13.1, 10k, 5k starting ...
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Open 7:30PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 7:45PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Elite 10:00PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open Unlimited Laps 6:00 PM - Unlimited Laps ...
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 7:15PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Highland Park, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Highland Park
Highland Park (IL) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 29,763.[4]
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In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
