Running races in or near North Chicago, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local North Chicago, 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.
Tom Walks: Geology of 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: 02-21-2026
Description: Contact: ashley M. - 312 373-0457 Fee: $225 ...
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Arlington Heights- Irish Series-
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 02-18-2026
Description: Join Run to the Pub for our 6 week training series ...
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Irish Series Arlington Heights
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 02-18-2026
Description: Join Run to the Pub for our 6 week training series ...
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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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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 03-11-2026
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: 02-04-2026
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: 03-15-2026
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: 03-15-2026
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: 03-11-2026
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: 02-04-2026
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: 03-15-2026
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: 02-04-2026
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: 03-11-2026
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: 02-08-2026
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: 02-08-2026
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: 02-08-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Indoor Track & Field Champs! (Ages 5-6)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionWe have found this exciting class to be just what parents ...
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Complete list of running events in and near North Chicago, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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North Chicago (IL) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 32,574.[4]
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In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.