Running races in or near Wheeling, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Wheeling, 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 - Running
Organization: Ice Cream Chase 5K
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: The Ice Cream Chase 5k will be held in Bunker Hill, ...
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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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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 6-8)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 9-10)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Boys, 11-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Lightning Running Club (Girls, 13-14)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionAges 6-14Come run with us! Kids will build endurance and learn ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Wheeling, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
More information about Wheeling
About Wheeling
Wheeling (IL) is a village in Cook County with an estimated population of 37,648.[4]
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The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined from 2014 to 2015 approximately 8 percent.
