Running races in or near Vernon Hills, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Vernon Hills, 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 - Individual Registration
Organization: Hanover Township
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: Mark your calendars and get ready to Sprint2 Spring ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Hanover Township Sprint 2 Spring 5k 2026
Organization: Hanover Township
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: Mark your calendars and get ready to Sprint2 Spring ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-25-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Donut Bash & Egg Hunt Dash
Organization: Wood Dale Park District
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: DescriptionDash on over to Franzen Grove to join the Easter Bunny ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 05-16-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
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Complete list of running events in and near Vernon Hills, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills (IL) is a village in Lake County with an estimated population of 25,113.[4]
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In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
