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.
Glenbard South Boys Cross Country (Gr. 6-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionGet prepared for the upcoming fall season. All levels of runners ...
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Bubble Run - Exclusive VIP Registration- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Glenbard South Boys Cross Country (Gr. 6-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionGet prepared for the upcoming fall season. All levels of runners ...
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5K Run/Walk - Timed Registrations
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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Waiver - For Children in Jogging Stroller - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-18-2027
Description: The 11th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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Foam Glow - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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Naperville Women's Half Marathon - Half - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-18-2027
Description: The 11th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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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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2027 Naperville Women's Half Marathon and 5K
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-18-2027
Description: The 11th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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Bubble Run - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Foam Glow - VIP Registration R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶9̶9̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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Run to Pub Fall Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Run to Pub Marathon Relay Race! Join Run to Pub ...
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Bubble Run | Chicago 2026
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Foam Glow | Chicago 2026
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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Naperville Women's 5K - 5k - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-18-2027
Description: The 11th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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Divas Half Marathon - Half Marathon- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ̶P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Run like a Diva
Date of Race: 09-19-2026
Description: More than ...
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Divas 5k - 5K- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ̶P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ̶$̶8̶9̶.̶0̶0̶
Organization: Run like a Diva
Date of Race: 09-19-2026
Description: More than ...
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Divas Chicago Half Marathon & 5k
Organization: Run like a Diva
Date of Race: 09-19-2026
Description: More than ...
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Movie -Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 05-12-2026
Description: DescriptionDeliver ...
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Fluid Running Tuesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 07-14-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Fluid Running Tuesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 06-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Fluid Running Tuesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 07-14-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Fluid Running Tuesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 06-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Fluid Running Tuesday 8am
Organization: OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT
Date of Race: 06-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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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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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
