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.
POLONIADA 5K RUN & WALK 2026
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
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5K RUN 40-49 YRS - 5K RUN 40-49 ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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Harvest Fest Beer Tent Sponsor ($250)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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5K WALK 12 & UNDER - 5K WALK ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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5K RUN 12 & UNDER - 5K RUN ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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5K RUN 20-29 YRS - 5K RUN 20-29 ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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5K RUN 50 YRS & UP - 5K ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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VIRTUAL 5K RUN & WALK - VIRTUAL 5K ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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5K RUN 30-39 YRS - 5K RUN 30-39 ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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5K RUN 13-19 YRS - 5K RUN 13-19 ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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5K WALK 13 & UP - 5K WALK ...
Organization: KD MARKET
Date of Race: 06-21-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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Harvest Fest Event Sponsor ($100)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: Come out and join us for this whole day fun filled ...
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Harvest Fest Vendor Table & Chair Add-on
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: DescriptionThis $10 fee is for approved Harvest Fest Booth Vendors that ...
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Harvest Fest Food Truck Registration Fee
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: Description $100 fee due upon receipt of Mobile Food Truck ...
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Budget Maker with Lakeside Bank
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 07-11-2026
Description: Registration will close on Friday, July 3 at 11:59 PM. ...
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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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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: 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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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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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 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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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 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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Adult Tot T-Ball (2-3 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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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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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
