Running races in or near East Chicago, IN
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local East Chicago, IN 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.
Foam Glow | Chicago 2026
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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Bubble Run | Chicago 2026
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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La Carrera de las Madres 2026
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 05-09-2026
Description: Set in Chicago's Midway area, La Carrera de las Madres 5Kbrings ...
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Session 1: Saturday 4/11: 1pm
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: Set in Chicago's Midway area, La Carrera de las Madres 5Kbrings ...
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Foam Glow - VIP Registration R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶9̶9̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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Bubble Run - Exclusive VIP Registration- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Session 2: Saturday 4/11: 3pm
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Session 3: Sunday 4/12: 11 am
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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Bubble Run - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...
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5K Run/Walk - Timed Registrations
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 05-09-2026
Description: Set in Chicago's Midway area, La Carrera de las Madres 5Kbrings ...
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Session 4: Sunday 4/1:2 12:30pm
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: Set in Chicago's Midway area, La Carrera de las Madres 5Kbrings ...
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Foam Glow - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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2026 Heartland Series - Day 3 (IN)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Lower School Track and Field
Organization: Morgan Park Academy
Date of Race: 03-16-2026
Description: Practice will start March 16th and continue on Wednesdays. Practices ...
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Gardening 101
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: Join us for an hour class at Melka Garden Center in ...
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Puzzle Mania - Family & Friends/All Ages
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 02-27-2026
Description: DescriptionLooking for a fun evening with your family and friends? Put ...
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Oak Forest 6 Week Irish Series
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 02-19-2026
Description: Join Run to the Pub for our 14th Annual 6 week ...
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Citywide 2Ball Invitational at Various Locations (Rowan, Taylor, ...
Organization: Chicago Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: Event details and schedule
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Crown Point- Run to Pub Irish Series
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 02-24-2026
Description: It's back! Join us for a 6 week in person program ...
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Full Irish Series Oak Forest
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 02-19-2026
Description: It's back! Join us for a 6 week in person program ...
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Complete list of running events in and near East Chicago, IN: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About East Chicago
East Chicago (IN) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 29,698.[4]
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In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
