Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

A 5K off road/cross country run in the Vein Mtn. area (south of Glenwood). T-shirts will be limited to the 1st 30 registered runners and medals will be given to all finishers.

Honor Duff's legacy at Tabor at the 3rd Annual Duff Run to support the G. Richard Duffy '56 Scholarship Fund. Run Like Duff Run around Duff Athletic Fields and the Tabor campus on Tabor Day in honor and memory of Duff to support the scholarship endowed in his honor. The first 100 participants registered receive a 3rd Annual Duff Run t-shirt. All proceeds and donations will go to the G. Richard Duffy '56 Scholarship Fund. An anonymous donor will match, dollar for dollar, the first $25,000 in donations and registrations. The Scholarship Established in 2024 by bequest, the G. Richard Duffy '56 Memorial Scholarship fund will support financial aid for a student who is an athlete. Virtual Run Can't get to campus? Complete your virtual Duff Run and send us photos of you Running like Duff! In Person Run Join the Duff Run at 12:30pm and then stay at Tabor for Tabor Day home games, including the 4:00pm varsity football game vs Buckingham Browne & Nichols. Runners can choose to sponsor a student runner by paying for their registration. The Office of Student Life will offer these free registrations to students before race-day.

The HUB Recreation Center is excited to welcome the community to the 2026 Jingle Bell Jog! Grab your ugly Christmas sweater, Santa hat, Elf suit, festive pajamas, or whatever brings out your best holiday spirit, and get ready to jingle your way through this fun-filled community event! Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to join us for this 1.5-mile holiday fun run / walk, perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to kick off the holiday season with a little movement and a lot of cheer! The HUB Recreation Center (917 W. Main St, Marion, IL 62959) Doors Open: 8:00 am Jog Kicks Off: 9:00 am Along the way, participants can enjoy games, holiday fun, and festive surprises, with hot chocolate waiting for you at the finish line! 🏆 MOST SPIRITED WINNER: Show us your holiday best! The participant with the most festive and spirited outfit will win FREE Ice Skating! $25 Individual Runner Includes a long-sleeved event t-shirt $60 Family of Runners Up to 4 runners + event t-shirts included 📅 Same-Day registration available (t-shirts while supplies last!) Hot Chocolate Provided by: Ziggi’s Coffee Water Provided by: Southern Illinois Rejuvenation Center Come dressed to impress, bring your holiday spirit, and help us make the 2026 Jingle Bell Jog the merriest one yet!

The Blueprint for Success 5k was created to bring our community together while raising funds to provide scholarships for deserving students pursuing careers in nursing, healthcare, skilled trades, and law enforcement. Your support helps remove financial barriers and gives students the opportunity to build successful careers and stronger futures. This 5k benefits two non-profit organizations: BeauTifful Community Wellness Inc. and Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement (ABLE). Together we have a goal to offer at least 10 - $1000 scholarships for January 2027.

A fun, family friendly run and walk, hosted by Pure Function CrossFit and benefiting Be The Village Marion. Feel free to wear a Christmas themed outfit! Participants will receive: Themed T-Shirt (register by December 1 to guarantee shirt!)A Rudolph nose!Finishers MedalsHot Chocolate Be The Village Marion serves those impacted by foster care and trauma in Marion, Ohio through Royal Family KIDS, resource connection, and fundraising events that help the village show up where support is needed.

A 5k race in Marion remembering John Snitko, who was a long time race director and timer for events in the community and around the country. The race will be an out and back race, running on the Indian Creek Trail. The start and finish will be in the Linn-Mar High School parking lot.

Celebrate the start of St. Joseph Fun Days by participating in the 5K  Race or Kids Fun Run on the evening of May 29th!  This year's event will kick off with a Kids Fun Run for children 10 and under at 6:30PM, followed by the 5K Race at 7:00PM.  For the 5K race prizes will be awarded for the top overall male and female finishers, top age group finishers, and random finishers. THE START/FINISH LINE WILL AGAIN BE ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS, NEAR THE BINGO TENT.  RUNNERS WILL NOW START AND FINISH IN THE HEART OF THE FUN! Kids Fun Run Route (~0.5 mi.): Following the race, participants are invited to enjoy all that St. Joseph Fun Days has to offer.  Additional details about St. Joseph Fun Days can be found at www.stjosephfundays.org/. No Shirt Guaranteed if registered after 5/15/2025! Packet Pick-Up will be available THURSDAY, May 28th from 6-7PM at the St. Joseph Church parking lot or FRIDAY, May 29th 5:00-6:00PM.

Life;Story is Centerstone’s national walk/run for suicide prevention, bringing communities together across Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana for a day of hope, healing, and connection. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome—from seasoned runners to families with strollers, toddlers in the kids’ races, and pups on leashes. Whether you join us in person or virtually, you’ll be part of a meaningful experience that uplifts those impacted by suicide and celebrates the courage it takes to keep going. The semicolon in Life;Story symbolizes a pause—not an ending—and reflects the belief that every person’s story has more ahead. This event carries that spirit forward with a supportive, energizing atmosphere filled with community vendors, mental health resources, free giveaways, and crowd-favorite perks like an event T‑shirt, finisher medal, and our curated Spotify playlist. Proceeds from Life;Story help Centerstone provide mental health and addiction services for individuals with limited or no resources. By participating, you’re helping save lives, strengthening your community, and reminding others that their story matters—and that it’s far from over. A $5 discount is available to 1st Responders using promo code, 1STRESPONDER5, and to Military/Veterans using promo code MILITARY5.