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Running in Illinois

Your guide to races, run clubs, and running community in Illinois

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Upcoming Races in Illinois

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SEP13
Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Shorewood, IL
Shorewood, IL
SEP13
Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Buffalo Grove, IL
Buffalo Grove, IL
SEP13
Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove, IL
SEP13
Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Rochester, IL
Rochester, IL
SEP13
Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Grayslake, IL
Grayslake, IL
SEP13
Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Marion, IL
Marion, IL
SEP13
Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026
Rochester, IL
SEP13
Gift of Hope Community Foundation 5K Run, Walk & Roll
Glen Ellyn, IL
SEP13
4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll
Chicago, IL

Run Clubs in Illinois

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Chicago Area Runners Association, Chicago, IL

Cities in Illinois

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Chicago 113Springfield 30Lake Zurich 17Bloomington 14Rockford 13Normal 12Aurora 12Palatine 12Wheaton 12Elk Grove Village 10Urbana 10Hudson 9Crystal Lake 8Greater Chicago 8Lisle 8Peoria 8Joliet 8Decatur 8Lemont 8Herrin 7

Popular Race Types in Illinois

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5K 46410K 83trail 47Half Marathon 32Marathon 11charity 9relay 2ultra 1iconic 1road 1

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