Running races in or near Lake Forest, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Lake Forest, 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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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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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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General Event Sponsor 2026 Tier 2 ($250)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 01-06-2026
Description: Description2026 General Event Sponsorship Tier 2 ($250)
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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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General Event Sponsor 2026 Tier 1 ($500+)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 01-03-2026
Description: Description2026 General Event Sponsorship Tier 1 ($500+)
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General Event Sponsor 2026 Tier 3 ($100)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 01-06-2026
Description: Description2026 General Event Sponsorship Tier 3 ($100)
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Tom Talks: Geology of the Fox River Bluffs
Organization: McHenry County Conservation District
Date of Race: 03-19-2026
Description: DescriptionThe origin of the spectacular topography of Fox River Bluffs dates ...
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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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XXXIX Mistrzostwa Polonii w Narciarstwie Alpejskim i Snowboardzie
Organization: TatrySki Club of Chicago
Date of Race: 01-25-2026
Description: Event details and schedule
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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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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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Baseball Clinic 201 (Monday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Bradley Fieldhouse
Date of Race: 01-26-2026
Description: This program is designed for players to build on their current ...
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Baseball Clinic 201 (Saturday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Bradley Fieldhouse
Date of Race: 01-31-2026
Description: This program is designed for players to build on their current ...
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Total Sports (Wednesday) Winter 2026
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 01-07-2026
Description: This enrichment program features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 01-07-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 01-07-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 01-07-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Lil Blitzers Football: Pros (Sunday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Bradley Fieldhouse
Date of Race: 02-01-2026
Description: The Pro Blitzers program introduces players to more intricate aspects of ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Lake Forest, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Lake Forest
Lake Forest (IL) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 19,375.[4]
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There were at least 768 marathons scheduled in the United States and Canada in 2016.
