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.
Running 5K - Individual - Running
Organization: Ice Cream Chase 5K
Date of Race: 06-03-2023
Description: The Ice Cream Chase 5k will be held in Bunker Hill, ...
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Running-5K - Individual 5K & Afterparty
Organization: Salt Creek Rural Park District
Date of Race: 07-08-2023
Description: Join us for a 5K race around Twin Lakes Recreation Area.
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Running-5K - Afterparty ONLY (21 years & older)
Organization: Salt Creek Rural Park District
Date of Race: 07-08-2023
Description: Join us for a 5K race around Twin Lakes Recreation Area.
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SkyHawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 07-31-2023
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques ...
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Open 7:45PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 9:15PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 8:15PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
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: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Loop the Lakes 5k / U17 - Age ...
Organization: Vernon Hills Park District
Date of Race: 04-29-2023
Description: Support the Vernon Hills Park District Scholarship Program by signing up ...
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Loop the Lakes 5k / 18-29 - Age ...
Organization: Vernon Hills Park District
Date of Race: 04-29-2023
Description: Support the Vernon Hills Park District Scholarship Program by signing up ...
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Loop the Lakes 5k / 70+ - Age ...
Organization: Vernon Hills Park District
Date of Race: 04-29-2023
Description: Support the Vernon Hills Park District Scholarship Program by signing up ...
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Loop the Lakes 5k 2023
Organization: Vernon Hills Park District
Date of Race: 04-29-2023
Description: Support the Vernon Hills Park District Scholarship Program by signing up ...
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Couch to 5K Learn-to-Run Program
Organization: McGaw YMCA
Date of Race: 04-12-2023
Description: DescriptionMcGaw YMCA Couch to 5K Training ProgramSpring is in the ...
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SkyHawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 06-26-2023
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques ...
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SkyHawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 07-31-2023
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques ...
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Open 9:00PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Unlimited Laps 7:00PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Elite 10:30PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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SkyHawks Track & Field Camp
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 06-26-2023
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques ...
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Couch to 5K Learn-to-Run Program
Organization: McGaw YMCA
Date of Race: 04-12-2023
Description: DescriptionMcGaw YMCA Couch to 5K Training ProgramSpring is in the ...
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Open 8:30PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 9:45PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Open 7:30PM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Highlander Assault
Date of Race: 05-13-2023
Description: The Dark Ages are upon us...Join the Battle! as Highlander Assault ...
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Loop the Lakes 5k / 50-69 - Age ...
Organization: Vernon Hills Park District
Date of Race: 04-29-2023
Description: Support the Vernon Hills Park District Scholarship Program by signing up ...
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Couch to 5K Learn-to-Run Program
Organization: McGaw YMCA
Date of Race: 04-12-2023
Description: DescriptionMcGaw YMCA Couch to 5K Training ProgramSpring is in the ...
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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, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.