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.
50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Kid
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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9:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash 5K
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Child (2 and up)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/11 6pm
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-11-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Emerald Cup Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/16 Tour ...
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/6 5pm
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Blacklight Run - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 04-24-2027
Description: The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun ...
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11:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash 5K
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Child (2 and up)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Child (2 and up)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Emerald Cup Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/21 Tour ...
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
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: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour, 2 and under (lap only)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Child (2 and up)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Blacklight Run - Exclusive VIP Registration- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 04-24-2027
Description: The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun ...
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Ditka Dash
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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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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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
