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: 09-13-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Superstars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-11-2026
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: 09-11-2026
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 Stars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-13-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Superstars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-11-2026
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 Stars
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-13-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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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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Harvest Fest Event Sponsor ($100)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
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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We Got Game Soccer Sprouts & Sprinting
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
Description: DescriptionFind the foundation and fundamentals of soccer with the excitement of ...
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Harvest Fest Beer Tent Sponsor ($250)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: DescriptionFind the foundation and fundamentals of soccer with the excitement of ...
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We Got Game Soccer Sprouts & Sprinting
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
Description: DescriptionFind the foundation and fundamentals of soccer with the excitement of ...
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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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Harvest Fest Food Truck Registration Fee
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: Description $100 fee due upon receipt of Mobile Food Truck ...
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Chilly Chili 2K
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-05-2026
Description: DescriptionRegister for our 2K here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/108836/chilly-chili-5k2k Not ready ...
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Chilly Chili Spectator Lunch
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-05-2026
Description: DescriptionWant to cheer on your runner or walker and have lunch ...
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Fall 2026 MS Cross Country
Organization: Lycee Français de Chicago Flames
Date of Race: 09-02-2026
Description: MIDDLE SCHOOL: Practice Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 pm to 5:30 ...
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Fall 2026 HS Cross Country
Organization: Lycee Français de Chicago Flames
Date of Race: 09-02-2026
Description: HIGH SCHOOL: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Coach Anthony, Lauren ...
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Run to the Pub-elk Grove Village
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-14-2026
Description: HIGH SCHOOL: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Coach Anthony, Lauren ...
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[TEMPLATE] - VH Outdoor Program
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 10-01-2026
Description: Registration will close on [Registration Close Date goes here] at [Program ...
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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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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 2014, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
