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-5K - 5K Registration
Organization: Cahokia Mounds Museum Society
Date of Race: 11-08-2026
Description: Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November ...
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Running-5K (Competitive) - Competitive
Organization: St. Clare Oktoberfest
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: All adult runners will receive a free beverage, as per ...
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Running-5K - Family 5K Registration
Organization: Cahokia Mounds Museum Society
Date of Race: 11-08-2026
Description: Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November ...
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Bubble Run - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Bubble Run - Exclusive VIP Registration- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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City of the Sun 5K Trail Run 2026
Organization: Cahokia Mounds Museum Society
Date of Race: 11-08-2026
Description: Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November ...
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Bubble Run | St Louis 2026
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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2026 Oktoberfest 5K Rennen & Weg
Organization: St. Clare Oktoberfest
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: All adult runners will receive a free beverage, as per ...
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Kids Fun Run - Kids Fun Run (10 ...
Organization: St. Clare Oktoberfest
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: All adult runners will receive a free beverage, as per ...
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Puzzle Palooza in Paradise
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 08-21-2026
Description: DescriptionCelebrate the sunset of summer with this island-inspired Puzzles in Paradise! ...
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Walking-5K (non-competitive) - 5K Walk (non competitive)
Organization: St. Clare Oktoberfest
Date of Race: 09-26-2026
Description: All adult runners will receive a free beverage, as per ...
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New Year, New Pieces Senior Puzzle Palooza
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 01-08-2027
Description: DescriptionNew Year, New Pieces! Join us for Senior Puzzle Palooza and ...
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Hocus Pocus Puzzle Palooza
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 10-16-2026
Description: DescriptionIt’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… and a whole ...
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Puzzle Palooza: Wrapping up the Pieces
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 12-11-2026
Description: DescriptionDive into this holiday edition of our fan-favorite Puzzle Palooza. Teams ...
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Puzzle Palooza: Love is in the Pieces!
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 02-05-2027
Description: DescriptionPut your hearts together and race to the finish! Gather ...
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Spring Training 2- Robat ages 7-9
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 03-10-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 1- T-ball ages 5-7
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 02-03-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 1- Robat ages 7-9
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 02-03-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 2- Robat ages 7-9
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 03-10-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 2- T-Ball ages 5-7
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 03-10-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 1- T-ball ages 5-7
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 02-03-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 1- T-ball ages 5-7
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 02-03-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 2- T-Ball ages 5-7
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 03-10-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 2- T-Ball ages 5-7
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 03-10-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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Spring Training 2- Robat ages 7-9
Organization: City of Belleville
Date of Race: 03-10-2027
Description: DescriptionGet ready to hit the field! Our Youth Baseball Spring ...
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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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The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined from 2014 to 2015 approximately 8 percent.
