Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Walk & Roll Chicago unites the community behind the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives from cancer. It is a one-of-a-kind event that offers participants of all ages and skill levels a 5K Walk, 5K Timed Run, 10K Skate, or 15K Bike along Chicago's Lakefront Path. 2026 is the 55th anniversary of Walk & Roll Chicago! The date is Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Upper Hutchinson Field in Grant Park, Chicago. This is our new website platform for 2026!

Celebrate 2025 with a bicycling odyssey through Bronzeville. The annual Freedom Bicycle Ride offers a 18.65 KM route in Chicago.  The virtual Freedom Bicycle Ride offers an 18.65 Mile challenge to be completed between June 14th through June 19th. The live route will travel through historic Bronzeville.  Route can be viewed and downloaded at the links below Route: TBA Route will may be slightly different based on road conditions during that time but similar. Check back for updates. STARTING POINT & REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRiders will start the ride in 2025 at the Timothy Community Center (4351 S. Drexel Blvd). REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:Individual: Free A group start takes place at 12 pm from the Timothy Community Center. Ride rain or shine. No refunds. The registration fee includes a route mapped through Ride With GPS, a water stop UNTIL 3pm. Riders are on their own for repairs. Parking is available near the start/finish!  RIDER SUPPORTSAG support will not cover this route.

On Juneteenth, we remember resilience, honor progress, and run toward a brighter future.Join the Juneteenth Day Run — an event that celebrates freedom, community, and the unbreakable human spirit.Let’s make every mile matter. Overview:Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!   There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.  Timing: - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can

Proud to Run Chicago is a 501(c)(3) charity. Our mission is to support organizations empowering the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago. Gifts to Proud to Run are fully deductible for United States federal income tax purposes, subject to the limitations placed on charitable gifts by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The Proud to Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is organized by an all-volunteer, community-based board of directors.

LACE UP! 2026 Chinatown 5K is coming in HOT!   Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a run or walk through the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown, a community rich in culture and history. The Chicago Chinatown 5K and Youth Run is held by 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization, Project: VISION. Project: VISION's mission is to help youth in Chicago's Greater Chinatown community reach their full potential by providing them with tools for educational, personal, and civic Development. Since 2003, Project: VISION has empowered over 20,000 underprivileged Asian American youth in Chicago through free educational and leadership development programs. Serving students in grades 6-12, PV provides tutoring, ACT/SAT prep, career readiness workshops, and leadership training to help students succeed academically and build essential life skills. The organization also fosters social responsibility through service projects and mentorship opportunities, equipping students with the confiden

The Lawndale 5K is hosted every year by Lawndale Christian Fitness Center (LCFC). This event brings the community together to run, walk, and play, and it invites people near and far to join in! The proceeds of the Lawndale 5K are used to support our FitnessRx program, which provides free memberships for LCHC patients with a chronic illness. Together we build a stronger community one step, jog, and sprint at a time.  Learn more about Lawndale Christian Health Center and our connected ministries here! Please visit our race website for event information and details:  http://www.lawndale5k.org Interested in making a donation? Please go to https://lawndale.tfaforms.net/3

This is the team registration page for the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team as part of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Charity Team. Join our Semper Fi & America's Fund Team for the 49th Anniversary of the Chicago Marathon on October 10th, 2027. A race that is among the fastest growing marathon road races in the world with its largely fast and flat course that finishes in Grant Park and is a Boston qualifier. Registering with the Fund will guarantee an entry for you at the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. To receive guaranteed entry you will agree to a fundraising minimum $2,500, pay a $100 team fee, and pay the race registration fee. If you already have an entry to the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon you can join the team as a "Fundraiser Only" and you will receive all of the same benefits as a Participant. What are the benefits of joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team and paying the $100 Team registration fee? Guaranteed entry to the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. An exclusive Semper Fi & America's Fund race shirt and runner's bag! An easy-to-use fundraising page on RunSignUp.com. Fundraising and Training support from our Community Sports Staff. An invitation to a Team gathering the day before the race. The heartfelt thanks of the injured Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers you will be supporting!

Run With Champions. Celebrate Pamoja. Join us during Chicago Marathon Weekend for the Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run — a FREE community event in collaboration with Fleet Feet Chicago, featuring a scenic run along Lake Michigan. Following the Kenya Marathon Dinner with Champions Night, runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to enjoy a relaxed shakeout run alongside Kenyan athletes, Chicago Marathon participants, and running enthusiasts from around the world. This fun, social 5K is the perfect opportunity to loosen up your legs before race day, connect with fellow runners, celebrate Kenyan running culture, and experience the joy of moving together. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Run Start: 10:00 a.m. Distance: 5K Meeting Location: 1023 South Delano Court, Chicago, IL 60605 Registration: FREE Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome! Run for a Purpose: There is no registration fee for the Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run. Participants, friends, families, and supporters who would like to make an impact are invited to make an optional donation to the Run With Kenyans – Run Abroad Initiative. Our fundraising efforts support educational opportunities, youth talent development, and scholarships that help Kenyan children access programs supported through our partnership with the Kenyan Kids Foundation. Every contribution, regardless of the amount, helps create opportunities for the next generation. Support the Mission: ❤️ Register for FREE and join us for the Pamoja 5K 🎓 Make an optional DONATION to support the Run Abroad Initiative 👕 Purchase a Run With Kenyans T-shirt and help support our mission You do not have to participate in the RUN to DONATE or support the initiative. However, you can opt in to participate virtually. Kenya Marathon Dinner — Dinner with Champions Kick off this special weekend by joining us for the Kenya Marathon Dinner with Champions and celebrate Kenyan running, culture, community, and the athletes participating in the Chicago Marathon. Get your Dinner with Champions Information and tickets: Kenyan Marathon Dinner Info and Tickets Come run with champions, connect with the global running community, celebrate Pamoja, and help make a meaningful impact. Run together. Celebrate together. Inspire others. PAMOJA — TOGETHER.

OUR RESERVATION SYSTEM WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8. Please note: we will be out of the office supporting our 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon DetermiNation team through Sunday, October 11 and will follow up with anyone who registers on Monday, October 12. Join Our Team Claim your guaranteed entry starting Thursday, October 8, 2026 with Team DetermiNation for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon at the fundraising minimum of your choice. Once you reserve your spot with Team DetermiNation, your ACS staff partner will reach out after October 12 within one business day to provide instructions on how to formally register for the marathon itself and how to create your fundraising page through GivenGain. Thank you for your patience as we anticipate a high volume of interest. Participation Options Charity Entry: Claim your guaranteed entry through ACS and agree to raise $2620 ($100/mile) by September 29, 2027. You are responsible for paying the marathon entry fee ($325 + processing fee). *Once our team is sold out, we will begin a wait list and the fundraising minimum will INCREASE from $2620 to $3000. FREE Charity Entry: Claim your FREE guaranteed entry through ACS and agree to raise $5000 by September 29, 2027. ACS will pay the marathon entry fee on your behalf. NOTE: If you join our team while the public drawing is open, you are agreeing to BYPASS the drawing and claim your guaranteed entry immediately through the American Cancer Society's Team DetermiNation. You may NOT enter the drawing AND reserve a spot on Team DetermiNation - it is one or the other. We anticipate our team will sell out on or before the day public drawing results are announced in December, so please keep this timeframe in mind. Once our team is sold out, we will start a wait list and the fundraising minimum will increase. Fundraising Minimum Deadline All participants must reach their fundraising minimum by Wednesday, September 29, 2027. If you have not reached your minimum by Wednesday, September 29, your credit card will be charged whatever is owed to reach your minimum on Thursday, September 30, 2027. You may continue to fundraise after the minimum deadline and through the entire month of October. If you are charged on September 30 and then receive additional donations, you may request a refund from your ACS staff partner on Friday, October 29, 2027. Team Amenities Guaranteed entry to the 2027 Chicago Marathon You pay the marathon entry fee ($325 + processing fee) if you choose the lower $2620 / $100 per mile fundraising minimumACS will pay the marathon entry fee on your behalf if you choose the higher $5000 fundraising minimum In-person Group Marathon training with either Chicago Area Runners' Association (CARA) or Fleet Feet Training for those local to Chicagoland OR virtual marathon training through the Endorphins Running app Registration for marathon training will open in March 2027You will be eligible to register for marathon training once have you have raised $300+ towards your fundraising minimum Official Team DetermiNation running t-shirt or tank Team shirts / tanks will be shipped starting in April 2027You will be eligible to receive your shirt or tank once you have raised $300+ towards your fundraising minimum Race Weekend Amenities Team Dinner on Friday, October 8Private Race Day Space at the Palmer House Hilton on Sunday, October 10 featuring: Private Gear CheckLight pre-race breakfastIndoor restroomsCorral Escorts for each wavePost-race party with buffetRecovery lounge including compression boot stations and professional stretching/massage provided by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Per the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Event Rules, Charity guaranteed entries cannot be deferred, transferred, or sold. If you are unable to participate in the event for any reason other than pregnancy, you will forfeit your entry. Registering for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a separate step from reserving your spot on Team DetermiNation through this website. Your ACS staff partner will reach out to you within 1 business day of you reserving your spot on this website with instructions on how to complete your formal marathon registration. You must complete your formal race registration within one week of joining the team, and no later than Wednesday, July 14, 2027, whichever is earlier, or you risk losing your spot on Team DetermiNation.If you select the $2,620 fundraising minimum, the marathon entry fee for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is separate from and in additional to the $2,620 fundraising minimum. You are responsible for paying the marathon entry fee ($325 + processing fee). Once you have completed your formal race registration and paid the marathon entry fee, you may NOT switch to the higher minimum in which ACS covers the marathon entry fee. If you select the $5,000 fundraising minimum, the American Cancer Society will cover the marathon entry fee on your behalf. Once ACS has covered this fee for you, you may NOT drop down to a lower fundraising minimum.All participants are responsible for fulfilling their fundraising minimum regardless of injury or personal decision to not participate in the race.Any donations you receive in connection with our 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon DetermiNation Team are applicable only to the 2027 Chicago Marathon event. Funds raised cannot be rolled over to a future year or to a different DetermiNation event.