Running races in or near Thornton, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Thornton, 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.
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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2026 UNO Carrera De Los Muertos/Race of the ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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5K Run/Walk - Untimed
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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5K Run/Walk - Timed (Personalized Bib Deadline is ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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R2p Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Virtual 5K (Participate in your own location) - ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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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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Run to Pub Marathon Volunteer
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Voluteer
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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In Honor of Lawn Sign
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Shop & Stroll (Non workout option)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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In Memory of Lawn Sign
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Growing Together: An Appreciation Celebration
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: This program closes on 09/13/26 at 11:59 p.m. This listing ...
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Palos Goes Pink!
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: This program closes on 09/13/26 at 11:59 p.m. This listing ...
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Growing Together: A Special Event
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: This program closes on 09/13/26 at 11:59 p.m. Growing Together ...
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Palos Goes Pink!
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Please join us for an incredible morning of fitness, fundraising, and ...
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Fun with Pickleball (Sunday) Fall 1 2026
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 08-30-2026
Description: Fun with Pickleball introduces children to the basics of pickleball while ...
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Fun with Pickleball (Sunday) Fall 2 2026
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: Fun with Pickleball introduces children to the basics of pickleball while ...
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OZ Pk Half-day bb camp wk 10
Organization: Lincoln Park Baseball Academy
Date of Race: 08-10-2026
Description: The camp experience includes a daily exercise and agility training routine ...
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OZ Pk Half-day bb camp wk 11
Organization: Lincoln Park Baseball Academy
Date of Race: 08-17-2026
Description: The camp experience includes a daily exercise and agility training routine ...
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OZ Pk Half-day bb campwk 12
Organization: Lincoln Park Baseball Academy
Date of Race: 08-24-2026
Description: The camp experience includes a daily exercise and agility training routine ...
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Lil' Blitzers Flag Football (Thursday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 08-27-2026
Description: Come join in on the fun and start playing the nation’s ...
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Junior Flag Football (Saturday) Fall 1 2026
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 08-29-2026
Description: Come join in on the fun and start playing the nation’s ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Thornton, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Thornton
Thornton (IL) is a village in Cook County with an estimated population of 2,338.[4]
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