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.
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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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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Zombie Fun Run
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 10-16-2026
Description: DescriptionRun or walk in your Halloween costume for nearly 2 miles ...
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Run to the Pub-elk Grove Village
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-14-2026
Description: DescriptionRun or walk in your Halloween costume for nearly 2 miles ...
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Tent or Treat (Vernon Hills)
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 10-25-2026
Description: Registration will close on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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Baseball Clinic 201 (Monday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 10-26-2026
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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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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Game Time Flag Football (Wednesday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 10-28-2026
Description: Players experience daily scrimmages with active instruction and tips from the ...
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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: 10-27-2026
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: 10-27-2026
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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Junior Flag Football (Wednesday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 10-28-2026
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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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-27-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-29-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-29-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-29-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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T-Ball Skills Clinic (4-5 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-29-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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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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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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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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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.
