Running races in or near Waukegan, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Waukegan, 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.
Harvest Fest Beer Tent Sponsor ($250)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description:
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Tom Walks: Geology of the Fox River Bluffs ...
Organization: McHenry County Conservation District
Date of Race: 03-19-2026
Description: DescriptionThe origin of the spectacular topography of Fox River Bluffs dates ...
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Sunset & Full Moon Hike at Skokie Lagoons ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 08-29-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 04-07-2026
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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Total Sports (Thursday), Spring 2026
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 04-02-2026
Description: This enrichment program features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 04-07-2026
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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Triathlon Training
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 04-07-2026
Description: DescriptionWhether you are a first-timer doing a sprint-distance triathlon or a ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Total Sports (7-9 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 07-27-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Total Sports (7-9 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 04-20-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 04-08-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Total Sports (7-9 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 04-20-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Total Sports (7-9 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 04-20-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Total Sports (7-9 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 07-27-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Total Sports (7-9 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Total Sports (7-9 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 07-27-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Total Sports (7-9 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 06-15-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Indoor Track & Field Champs! (Ages 5-6)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionWe have found this exciting class to be just what parents ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Adult/Tot Baseball (Ages 3-4)
Organization: Village of Hawthorn Woods
Date of Race: 04-15-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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T-Ball Skills Clinic (4-5 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 07-30-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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T-Ball Skills Clinic (4-5 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 06-11-2026
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun learning fielding, base ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Waukegan, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Waukegan
Waukegan (IL) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 89,078.[4]
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In 2014, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
