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.
Harvest Fest Beer Tent Sponsor ($250)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description:
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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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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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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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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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Run to the Pub-elk Grove Village
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-14-2026
Description: DescriptionWant to cheer on your runner or walker and have lunch ...
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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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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
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: 09-12-2026
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: 09-12-2026
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: 11-07-2026
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: 11-07-2026
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: 10-27-2026
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: 11-07-2026
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: 10-27-2026
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: 10-27-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-29-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-29-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-29-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult/Tot Soccer & Track (Session 2) (Ages 2-3)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionSet sail in this tasty combination of soccer and track & ...
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Jr Flag Football (5-7 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: DescriptionCome join in on the fun and start playing the nation's ...
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Jr Flag Football (5-7 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: DescriptionCome join in on the fun and start playing the nation's ...
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Adult/Tot Soccer & Track (Session 2) (Ages 2-3)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionSet sail in this tasty combination of soccer and track & ...
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Jr Flag Football (5-7 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: DescriptionCome join in on the fun and start playing the nation's ...
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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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About North Chicago
North Chicago (IL) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 32,574.[4]
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