Running races in or near Highwood, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Highwood, 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.
Kids Run Club (Ages 7-11)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionLace up your sneakers and let’s run! Kids will get moving ...
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Urban Adventure Hike (Chicago Riverwalk)
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 05-23-2027
Description: Registration will close on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM.
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Baseball Clinic 201 (Saturday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: This program is designed for players to build on their current ...
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Baseball Clinic 201 (Friday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: This program is designed for players to build on their current ...
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Kids Run Club (Ages 7-11)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionLace up your sneakers and let’s run! Kids will get moving ...
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Kids Run Club (Ages 7-11)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionLace up your sneakers and let’s run! Kids will get moving ...
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Total Sports (Wednesday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 12-02-2026
Description: This enrichment program features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Junior Flag Football (Sunday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: Come join in on the fun and start playing the nation’s ...
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Lil Blitzers Football: Pros (Sunday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: The Pro Blitzers program introduces players to more inttricate aspects of ...
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Lil Blitzers Football: Pros (Saturday) Fall 2 2026
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: The Pro Blitzers program introduces players to more inttricate aspects of ...
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Games and More (Session 3) (Ages 6-7)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-14-2027
Description: DescriptionChildren are introduced to a wide range of games during this ...
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Games and More (Session 2) (Ages 6-7)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 02-24-2027
Description: DescriptionChildren are introduced to a wide range of games during this ...
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Games and More (Session 3) (Ages 6-7)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-14-2027
Description: DescriptionChildren are introduced to a wide range of games during this ...
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Games and More (Session 1) (Ages 6-7)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 01-06-2027
Description: DescriptionChildren are introduced to a wide range of games during this ...
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Games and More (Session 2) (Ages 6-7)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 02-24-2027
Description: DescriptionChildren are introduced to a wide range of games during this ...
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Ackerman Adult-Tot T-Ball
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp introduce your tot to the fundamentals of t-ball through practice ...
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Jr Flag Football (5-7 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: DescriptionCome join in on the fun and start playing the nation's ...
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Adult/Tot Soccer & Track (Session 2) (Ages 2-3)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionSet sail in this tasty combination of soccer and track & ...
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Ackerman Adult-Tot T-Ball
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp introduce your tot to the fundamentals of t-ball through practice ...
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Jr Flag Football (5-7 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: DescriptionCome join in on the fun and start playing the nation's ...
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Pee Wee Soccer & Track (Session 1) (Ages ...
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 01-05-2027
Description: DescriptionSet sail in this tasty combination of soccer and track & ...
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Pee Wee Soccer & Track (Session 1) (Ages ...
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 01-05-2027
Description: DescriptionSet sail in this tasty combination of soccer and track & ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Highwood, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Highwood
Highwood (IL) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 5,405.[4]
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