Running races in or near University Park, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local University Park, 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.
Session 3: Sunday 4/12: 11 am- adults
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description:
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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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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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Session 2: Saturday 4/11: 3pm kids 5 and ...
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: Set in Chicago's Midway area, La Carrera de las Madres 5Kbrings ...
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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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Session 4: Sunday 4/1:2 12:30pm kids 5 and ...
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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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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Session 1: Saturday 4/11: 1pm adults
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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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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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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Gardening 101
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: Join us for an hour class at Melka Garden Center in ...
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Voluteer
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Join us for an hour class at Melka Garden Center in ...
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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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Spring Series
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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5 Week Spring Series- Kankakee
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: Join us as we launch our new site in the Kankakee ...
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Citywide 2Ball Invitational at Various Locations (Rowan, Taylor, ...
Organization: Chicago Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: Event details and schedule
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“I Run on Caffeine” 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: Join us for an epic fundraiser run! What: 5k/10k/half ...
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CANCELLED Spring Hike at Sand Ridge Nature Center ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 03-29-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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T-Ball Skills & Games
Organization: Palos Park Recreation
Date of Race: 04-16-2026
Description: DescriptionBoys and girls can come enjoy America's favorite pastime in this ...
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T-Ball Skills & Games
Organization: Palos Park Recreation
Date of Race: 04-16-2026
Description: DescriptionBoys and girls can come enjoy America's favorite pastime in this ...
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T-Ball Skills & Games
Organization: Palos Park Recreation
Date of Race: 04-16-2026
Description: DescriptionBoys and girls can come enjoy America's favorite pastime in this ...
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Complete list of running events in and near University Park, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About University Park
University Park (IL) is a village in Will County with an estimated population of 7,129.[4]
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The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined from 2014 to 2015 approximately 8 percent.
