Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

14th Annual Storm the Castle 5K Walk/Run Saturday, November 15th @ 9:00 AM Chip Timing & Online Registration optionSign up Online @ runsignup.com/Race/IL/Peoria/StormtheCastle5KWalkRunJoin us at the Castle for this Traditional and Fun Event for Families and Runners!Proceeds benefit the Richwoods High School Soccer Program and Field Improvement Projects.This event features a 5K walk/run beginning and finishing at The Castle (our soccer field). The generous support over the last eleven races have allowed us to complete major field upgrades so our course will be finishing on the upgraded pitch.  The field has been leveled and crowned, a watering system installed and new grass.  We have added team shelters, lighting training walls, stairs and a new concessions building. Your support will allow the program to continue moving forward to bring the facilities up to a standard on par with our guests and competitors. It will also give the Richwoods players a home field to be proud to

Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with our annual Thanksgiving Day Classic races starting and ending at the Peoria Sports complex.  This event features three distances: 10 Mile, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run.  With 3 different distances, there is something for everyone in your family to enjoy!   All finishers in each event will receive a custom Finisher Medal.   Charity SupportA portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to the Peoria Diamond Club that provide grants to many local charities including Special Olympics Arizona. To date Arizona Road Racers has donated over $72K to these charity efforts.   We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for the Peoria Toy drive.  These can be dropped off race day morning or at packet pickup at the various locations noted below.   Race T-ShirtsThis race will feature a long-sleeve technical shirt that is included in adult registrations for the 5k and 10 miler and all 1 mile fun run participants.  For the Youth entries, shirts are available f

Run, Ruck & Honor — In Honor of Those Who Answered the Call Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Skunk Creek Trailhead in Peoria, AZ for a 5K or 10K Tactical Trail Ruck & Run honoring the veterans, first responders, and community champions who show up for the Phoenix Valley every single day. This is more than a race. It is a morning built for our military families, active duty service members, veterans, first responders, seniors, caregivers, and everyone in our community who wants to stand beside them. What to Expect: 5K and 10K trail run & ruck courses open to all fitness levels (If rucking, make sure you bring your own ruck sack or backpack and we suggest 35lbs or whatever weight feels safe for you) Veterans Honor Ceremony recognizing community honorees Post-race cookout celebration Raffle with 4 prize baskets — tickets $2 each at the event Check-in: 7:00–7:45 AM | Start: 8:30 AM | Returns by 11:30 AM Bring a Donation, Earn Bonus Raffle Tickets: Bring a grocery bag filled with hygiene items for less fortunate veterans, or pet essentials for veterans and their new service dogs — and earn 5 bonus raffle tickets per bag. Military, Veteran & First Responder Bonus: Show a valid ID at check-in and receive 3 complimentary bonus raffle tickets — on us. Benefiting Soldier's Best Friend Soldier's Best Friend is an Arizona nonprofit that pairs veterans living with PTSD and TBI with rescue dogs trained as service dogs — at no cost to the veteran. They cover all medical costs for the dog throughout the entire program. The majority of proceeds from this event go directly to their mission after event costs are covered. A battle buddy, a team, an army behind you — that doesn't end after service. Your community is here.

Join us for PRC Pinwheel 5K Trail Run and Fun Walk!  It's the race against child abuse! This cross-country style 5K will take place at the beautiful Donovan Park in Peoria, Illinois.  We will offer a timed 5K race for runners, a fun 5K walk, and kids' run for the little ones!  100% of proceeds remain right here in Central Illinois and help provide child-friendly medical and social services for children when there is a concern for possible abuse or neglect.

It's our 9th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K! And we have something new and exciting - a challenge soon to be revealed to help you prepare and stay motivated until June 5, 2027. Check out  CFCheroes.com for more details to be released soon. This will be our second year with the running chair. Check out the First Responder PTS Foundation website for more information. Help us in our efforts to overcome posttraumatic stress by supporting and participating in this event. Show your support by honoring those that have lost the battle to PTSD, those who are currently battling and those who have survived the battle. Through PERSEVERANCE, TENACITY, SUPPORT and DETERMINATION we can overcome PTSD. Proceeds from this event will go to the First Responder PTS Foundation (501c3) to provide ancillary services to mental health treatment and education for first responders related to PTSD, stress and trauma. We will be giving out awards to the top male and female finisher in the following age categories - W

Welcome to the Central Illinois Summer Trail Series! The 1st race in this series will take place at Kinsey Park in Peoria, IL. It is following the 4.16 mile trail loop that is used in the "Yellowbrick Backyard Ultra" that is hosted on the course the very next day by Sophie Russell (If you've never heard of a backyard--- you should check it out!)! This is a great way to get exposure to trails, and also learn a little bit about the local ultramarathon community.  The course offers hills, plenty of runnable sections, and some Wizard of Oz themed stretches to bring some joy to the grind!  Elevation gain for this loop is approximately 240’.