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.
Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Elijah Road Racing/Elijah Running Club, Inc.
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: Join Elijah Road Racing (of the Elijah Running Club, Inc.) for ...
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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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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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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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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Superstars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionBoost your speed, stamina, and strength ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Superstars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionBoost your speed, stamina, and strength ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Superstars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionBoost your speed, stamina, and strength ...
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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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Divas Half Marathon - Half Marathon-R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ̶P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ̶$̶1̶5̶0̶.̶0̶0̶
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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Faith & Fitness Charity Race Series (5K Run, ...
Organization: Elijah Road Racing/Elijah Running Club, Inc.
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: Join Elijah Road Racing (of the Elijah Running Club, Inc.) for ...
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Flag Football Small Group: Route Running and Reads ...
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 10-28-2026
Description: In this small clinic players will receive encreased 1 on 1 ...
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Walking-1 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Elijah Road Racing/Elijah Running Club, Inc.
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: Join Elijah Road Racing (of the Elijah Running Club, Inc.) for ...
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Thankful for Bingo: A Turkey Time Celebration
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 11-19-2026
Description: DescriptionGather your friends and join us for an afternoon of Thanksgiving-inspired ...
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Ginger Creek Pavilion Rental
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-04-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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Harvest Fest Beer Tent Sponsor ($250)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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Ginger Creek Pavilion Rental
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-10-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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Ginger Creek Pavilion Rental
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 09-27-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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Ginger Creek Pavilion Rental
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 09-20-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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Ginger Creek Pavilion Rental
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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Harvest Fest Event Sponsor ($100)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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6 Week Fall Series Elk Grove Village
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-14-2026
Description: Join us for a 6-week challenge to help All skill ...
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Ginger Creek Pavilion Rental
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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Ginger Creek Pavilion Rental
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 10-18-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Ginger Creek Pavilion, within the picturesque Central Park in Oak ...
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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, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
