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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Chilly Chili Spectator Lunch
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionWant to cheer on your runner or walker and have lunch ...
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Holly Jolly 1 Mile Walk/Run
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionGet ready to dash, dance, and jingle all the way through ...
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Chilly Chili 2K
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionNot ready for a 5K run, but want to see what ...
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Tom Talks: Geology and 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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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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Holiday Exhibition - 'Run, Run Rudolph'
Organization: Crystal Ice House
Date of Race: 11-23-2025
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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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-02-2025
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-02-2025
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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Total Sports (Thursday), Fall 2 2025
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 12-04-2025
Description: This enrichment program features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-02-2025
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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Chicago Fall Camp
Organization: Rubio Long Snapping
Date of Race: 12-14-2025
Description: These camps, which are OPEN TO ALL LEVELS of Long Snappers, ...
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Chilly Chili 2K
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionNot ready for a 5K run, but want to see what ...
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All Star Sports Jr Parent/Tot Sports 2-3yr
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 01-10-2026
Description: DescriptionThis program gives you and your child an opportunity to bond ...
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All Star Sports Jr Parent/Tot Sports 2-3yr
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 01-10-2026
Description: DescriptionThis program gives you and your child an opportunity to bond ...
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Chilly Chili 2K
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionNot ready for a 5K run, but want to see what ...
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All Star Sports Jr Parent/Tot Sports 2-3yr
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 01-10-2026
Description: DescriptionThis program gives you and your child an opportunity to bond ...
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All Star Sports Jr. T-Ball
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 01-10-2026
Description: DescriptionPlayers in this program will become more confident as we work ...
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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.
