Running races in or near Wood River, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Wood River, 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-10 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Alton Road Runners Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The 66th annual Great River Road Run takes place on the ...
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Running-5K / 15 and Over - Individual Age ...
Organization: Alton Road Runners Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The 66th annual Great River Road Run takes place on the ...
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Read, Right, Run Running Club 2025-2026
Organization: The Wilson School
Date of Race: 11-11-2025
Description: The Read Right Run Running Club is open to students in ...
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Running-5K / 14 and Under - Individual Age ...
Organization: Alton Road Runners Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The 66th annual Great River Road Run takes place on the ...
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The 66th Great River Road Run
Organization: Alton Road Runners Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The 66th annual Great River Road Run takes place on the ...
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Pizza, Pop, & Puzzles (Jan. 23.)
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 01-23-2026
Description: DescriptionHave a fun filled evening with puzzles and pop! Form a ...
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Organization: The Wilson School
Date of Race: 11-11-2025
Description: DescriptionHave a fun filled evening with puzzles and pop! Form a ...
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Pizza, Pop, & Puzzles (nov. 21)
Organization: Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-21-2025
Description: DescriptionHave a fun filled evening with puzzles and pop! Form a ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Wood River, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Wood River
Wood River (IL) is a city in Madison County with an estimated population of 10,657.[4]
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