Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

2025 results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/314344/results/Event/1099091/Results   The Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km returns this fall to Chicago's Lincoln Park, at a new site! We will be in Diversey Event Space, across the street from Notebaert Nature Museum. The event offers race distances of half marathon and 5K ― with a special Halloween twist! Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities dress in costume and compete for fun and prizes. Age group awards will be given in ten-year age ranges. And there is prize money for the winners of our pre-race Costume Contest! Costume Contest Prize Money:  For the teams 1st, 2nd win $200 and for individuals 1st, 2nd win $100.   After the race, help yourself to some autumn refreshment treats. There will of course be Halloween candy. Every HM & 5k finisher gets a H^3 medal to match your bib and shirt! Please attend our post party with a free beer at Tin Lizzie in Lincoln Park where they will also be offering 20% d

Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8kSaturday, October 31, 2026 Join us Saturday, October 31st for our 9th annual Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8K!    This is a fast, flat half marathon along the scenic Galena River Trail. An 8K race option is also offered.   ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE MEDALS & SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 28th!                                                             **Due to Galena Halloween festivities on that day, the course will close at 11:00 AM. Because of this no walkers are allowed for the half marathon and runners must finish before the course closes. 🔷 Packet Pickup will be Friday, Oct 30th from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm and Saturday morning 7:00 am -7:45 am below the Highway 20 bridge in the Train Depot parking area where the race is also held. Friends are allowed to pick up for another participant.  🔷 Gear Check is available at the packet pickup table. Please have your gear bag labeled.  🔷 Hydration/fuel stations with water,

Racers will enjoy scenic views of the historic “Bluff City” along the Wabash River. Timed 5K and 10K distances will be offered in addition to the half marathon race. The start/finish line for the race will be at the Mt. Carmel Merchant’s Park located at the intersection of 4th and Market Streets. The race start time will be 8:00 am. All runners should be in the start corral by 7:50 am. We will close the course at 11:00 am CST. Runners who have not crossed the finish line before the 3-hour mark will not be timed. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers for each race according to the following age groups. 1-12 / 13-17 / 18-25 / 26-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70 and up Cash prizes will be given to the top overall male and female for each race. $50 each - Half Marathon / $25 each - 10K / $25 each - 5K Race packet pick-up will be Thursday and Friday at the Mt. Carmel Public Utility office located at 316 N Market St. in Mt. Carmel. Office hours are 8:30-12 and 1-4:30. A copy of your registration will be required to pick up your packet. Limited race day packet pick-up will be available. No race day sign-ups. Proceeds will go to AOK - All Our Kids Network.

The zombie army of Hades has been unleashed on Earth! Will the demi-gods, and mortals be able to bring a stop to this madness? Unleash your inner warrior/warrioress and conquer the Warrior Rush 5K, 10K, Half Marathon 13.1 Challenge - Classic run! Join us for an exhilarating spooky day of fitness at this Halloween themed event that will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the scenic Hickory Creek Preserve Barrens in New Lenox, IL. This event is perfect for runners of all levels, offering a choice of distances to fit your skill and ambition. Participants can look forward to a fantastic race experience featuring chip-timing with live results, Halloween custom medals, and a stylish soft ring-spun cotton T-shirt included with registration. After crossing the finish line, enjoy the post party with DJ Bully (aka Minotaur), complimentary snacks, refreshments, and the opportunity to capture your accomplishments with event photos ops. Gather your friends and family for a day filled with action and camaraderie, but don’t wait too long to sign up! Make sure to register by midnight on Sunday (10.25.2026) a week before race day to secure your T-shirt and be part of this unforgettable running challenge. Our event's mission is to raise awareness for our designated non-profit organizations, honor fallen US military personnel, thank our veterans and active-duty personnel, connect people with nature, and promote health and wellness.

Continue your favorite Thanksgiving tradition with the Virtual Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon for free! Run the 5K, 10K or a half marathon and submit your results by November 30th. Here are the rules...Run it on your own, on a course of your choosing or on a treadmill, and report your time to be added to the virtual leaderboard. Or take on the Thankful Turkey 26, 50, or 100-mile Challenge. You do not need to run all the miles at once. Run it when you want, run it where you want, run on a treadmill; any miles count! Our results system lets you add up your miles until you reach the 26, 50 or 100 Thankful Miles. Use #ThankfulTurkey when sharing your photos from your run!

Join us on November 7th at Danenberger Family Vinyards for the 14th Annual Springfield Marathon, the Harvest Wind Half Marathon & the Harvest Wind 10K. All distances start at 8 a.m. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifing route and the Harvest Wind Half Marathon are both USATF certified routes. Here's the link to the USATF Certified route and map. All distances will have their own top finisher awards. You must be present to receive your award so check with the Awards Tent to see if your time qualifies you for an award. Awards will go to the top 3 male and female finishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in 5 year age brackets. Packet Pickup at SCHEELS with be the evening before (Friday Nov 6th) from 4 to 7 pm and the morning of the race starting at 7 a.m.

Join the Thanksgiving Saturday tradition at the Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk.  Everyone gets a finisher medal and donut at the finish line! Schaumburg, IL Use #TurkeyTradition to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.

The 18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k is Chicago's Original Winter Half Marathon. Each year, thousands of runners flock to this community-built event, gathering in the warmth of Soldier Field's United Club before tackling wind & weather along a lakefront course that features splits every 5km. A must for anyone preparing for a spring marathon or just resolving to stay fit throughout the new year. F^3 sold out in 2016-2020 and 2023-present. Every registrant will once again receive one of our great hoodies and a medal! We will return to the warm confines of Soldier Field's United Club! The UC opens at 8 a.m. Gear check is available. The half marathon starts at 10:01 a.m. and consists of self-seeded waves in quick succession. The 5k is scheduled for 10:29 a.m. Courses close at 1:30 p.m. After the race, head to Weathermark Tavern for the afterparty! 1503 S. Michigan Ave. Free participant photos are always uploaded to flashframe.io

Please note we are proud to be a cupless event! Cups will NOT be available at aid stations; instead, we will have volunteers with water pitchers to easily fill your bottles.   Join us for the 21th running of our half marathon at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro.   All finishers receive a custom Finishers Medal! Top 3 overall male and female receive special awards. Age group awards for both male and female are 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. **Placings will be based off gun time.    ***Registration should be submitted by January 28th to receive a Hooded Sweatshirt!!!   Hoodies not picked up by the end of the race will not be held.***     *See EVENT INFO for more information on the Fly with the Eagles Virtual Half Marathon

Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K - 4/4/2026Chicago, IL #ChiTownHalf Woven between the famed Chicago lakefront and skyline, the Chi Town Half Marathon and 10K tours through Lincoln Park on USATF certified courses. Aid stations and plenty of toilets will be provided along the course. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES! Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15 Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 as runners from many states and countries take in Abraham Lincoln sites during this scenic half marathon. This USATF certified course will immerse you in Lincoln history unlike any other race!   ​The race starts at the Old State Capitol where Lincoln gave his famous House Divided speech.  Just across the plaza from the Capitol, within the first quarter mile of the race, is the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices.  This is the only building still standing where Lincoln practiced law during in his 25-year career.  Not even a mile into the race, runners go back in time for two blocks, passing by the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned.  During mile nine, runners enter Oak Ridge cemetery and are able to view Lincoln's final resting place.  Mile 10 takes runners through the local city park named after the 16th president.  During the final mile of the race, runners will pass by historic Union Train station directly adjacent to the Abraham Lincoln Museum and L

Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K - 5/3/2026 - Schaumburg, IL #ChicagolandSpringMarathon // #ChicagolandSpringHalfMarathon // #ChicagolandSpring10K Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the half marathon Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family. The fun includes – Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosFREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool offPlenty of hot fun in the summer sun! Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one! Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17! Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s da

Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K - 9/06/2025Wheaton, IL #NapervilleTrailsHalf // #NapervilleTrails10K Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the half marathon Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!