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.
Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Elijah Road Racing/Elijah Running Club, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Join Elijah Road Racing (of the Elijah Running Club, Inc.) for ...
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2026 UNO Carrera De Los Muertos/Race of the ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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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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5K Run/Walk - Timed (Personalized Bib Deadline is ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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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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5K Run/Walk - Untimed
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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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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2027 Heartland Series - Day 3 (IN)
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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R2p Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
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: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Virtual 5K (Participate in your own location) - ...
Organization: United Neighborhood Organization
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Chicago’s Most Unique 5K Race Amid the lively ...
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Run to Pub Fall Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Run to Pub Marathon Relay Race! Join Run to Pub ...
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Flag Football Small Group: Route Running and Reads ...
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Windy City Sports Academy
Date of Race: 10-28-2026
Description: In this small clinic players will receive encreased 1 on 1 ...
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Faith & Fitness Charity Race Series (5K Run, ...
Organization: Elijah Road Racing/Elijah Running Club, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Join Elijah Road Racing (of the Elijah Running Club, Inc.) for ...
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Walking-1 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Elijah Road Racing/Elijah Running Club, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Join Elijah Road Racing (of the Elijah Running Club, Inc.) for ...
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Puzzle Mania - Holiday Edition
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 12-11-2026
Description: DescriptionLooking for a fun evening with your family and friends before ...
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Holiday Turkey Shoot
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 11-23-2026
Description: DescriptionGet into the holiday spirit with a fun family-friendly free throw ...
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6 Week Fall Series- Palos
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-15-2026
Description: Join the Run to the Pub Training Program to help you ...
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Run to Pub Marathon Volunteer
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Voluteer
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-24-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Shop & Stroll (Non workout option)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Palos Goes Pink!
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Palos Goes Pink!
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Please join us for an incredible morning of fitness, fundraising, and ...
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6 Week Fall Series- Orland Park
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 10-13-2026
Description: Join us for a 6 week challenge to help you stay ...
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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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The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined from 2014 to 2015 approximately 8 percent.
