Running Races in 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.

Running-5K - Everyone

Organization: Northlake Pop Warner

Date of Race: 08-17-2025

Description: Our THIRD ANNUAL Northlake Pop Warner Bubble Trouble Fun Run takes ...

Track & Field Camp

Organization: Frankfort Park District

Date of Race: 06-16-2025

Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...

Northlake Bubble Trouble Fun Run

Organization: Northlake Pop Warner

Date of Race: 08-17-2025

Description: Our THIRD ANNUAL Northlake Pop Warner Bubble Trouble Fun Run takes ...

R2p Marathon Relay

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 11-08-2025

Description: Our THIRD ANNUAL Northlake Pop Warner Bubble Trouble Fun Run takes ...

Run to Pub Fall Marathon Relay

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 11-08-2025

Description: Run to Pub Marathon Relay! Save the date for our ...

Frankfort Community Garage Sale

Organization: Frankfort Park District

Date of Race: 08-02-2025

Description: DescriptionEach registered participant's address will be included on a list of ...

25th Annual Short Run On A Long Day ...

Organization: Frankfort Park District

Date of Race: 06-18-2025

Description: Description$25 Pre-registration fee before 12:00noon Friday June 9$35 registration fee after ...

Pierogi Fest

Organization: Frankfort Park District

Date of Race: 07-25-2025

Description: DescriptionHeld in Downtown Whiting, Pierogi Fest provides an annual opportunity for ...

2025 End of Season Major Taylor Trail Clean ...

Organization: Major Taylor Trail Keepers Chicago

Date of Race: 08-23-2025

Description: This year’s End of Season Major Taylor Trail cleanup will start ...

Spring Scamper Fun Run

Organization: Forest Preserve District of Will County

Date of Race: 05-10-2025

Description: DescriptionSpring is in full swing and the ...

5 Week Firecracker Series Crestwood IL

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 06-05-2025

Description: Join us for 5 weeks of training for your local 5k's! ...

Spring Series

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 05-01-2025

Description: Join us for 5 weeks of training for your local 5k's! ...

Firecracker Series

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 06-05-2025

Description: Join us for 5 weeks of training for your local 5k's! ...

5 Week Spring Series

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 05-01-2025

Description: Join us for 5 weeks of training for your local spring ...

Exploring Chicago Neighborhoods with Chicago Mahogany Tours: Pullman/Roseland ...

Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

Date of Race: 05-04-2025

Description: Join us for an immersive tour of Chicago's historic Bronzeville and ...

Exploring Chicago Neighborhoods with Chicago Mahogany Tours: Bronzeville ...

Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

Date of Race: 05-03-2025

Description: "Chicago Mahogany Tour with Shermann ""Dilla"" Thomas Join us for ...

Little Hitters

Organization: Frankfort Park District

Date of Race: 07-08-2025

Description: DescriptionThrowing, catching, base running, fielding, and hitting will be taught in ...