Running races in or near Oak 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 Oak 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.
Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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La Carrera de las Madres 2026
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 05-09-2026
Description: Set in Chicago's Midway area, La Carrera de las Madres 5Kbrings ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Oak Forest, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Oak Forest
Oak Forest (IL) is a city in Cook County with an estimated population of 27,962.[4]
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