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.
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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We Got Game Track & Field Stride Stars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: DescriptionBoost your speed, stamina, strength, and ...
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We Got Game Track & Field Stride Stars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: DescriptionBoost your speed, stamina, strength, and ...
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We Got Game Track & Field Stride Stars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: DescriptionBoost your speed, stamina, strength, and ...
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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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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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Back to School Pizza Party
Organization: Wood Dale Park District
Date of Race: 09-12-2025
Description: DescriptionHave some fun running obstacle courses, dancing, and having pizza ...
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We Got Game Parent/Tot Run, Leap, Fit & ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-02-2025
Description: DescriptionJump into movement and play together in this lively Parent-Tot program! ...
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We Got Game Track & Field Stride Stars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-05-2025
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! Runners will focus on gaining ...
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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 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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We Got Game Parent/Tot Run, Leap, Fit & ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-02-2025
Description: DescriptionJump into movement and play together in this lively Parent-Tot program! ...
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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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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 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 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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We Got Game Parent/Tot Run, Leap, Fit & ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-02-2025
Description: DescriptionJump into movement and play together in this lively Parent-Tot program! ...
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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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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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In 2015, the 5K maintained the #1 position of all race distances with 7.6 million finishers (U.S.).