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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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JUN11
Super 5k
Metropolis, IL
JUN12
Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #1
Peoria, IL
JUN12
Trooper Thompsen Memorial 5k
Saint Joseph, IL
JUN13
Y NINJA
Springfield, IL
JUN13
Berta's Tap Spirits Run - Ottawa
Ottawa, IL
JUN13
Florissa Family 5K
Dixon, IL
JUN13
Kennekuk Road Runners - Lake Mingo
Danville, IL
JUN13
1911 Initiative 5k Scholarship Run/Walk
Matteson, IL
JUN13
Sullivan Dash & Bash
Sullivan, IL

Run Clubs in Illinois

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Chicago Area Runners Association, Chicago, IL

Cities in Illinois

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Chicago 76Springfield 22Bloomington 11Palatine 9Hudson 9Decatur 8Normal 8Wheaton 8Joliet 7Peoria 7Aurora 7Ottawa 6Crystal Lake 6Elk Grove Village 6Downers Grove 5Edwardsville 5Champaign 5Monticello 5Herrin 5Danville 5

Popular Race Types in Illinois

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5K 29910K 54trail 32Half Marathon 25Marathon 8charity 6iconic 1road 1marathon 1world-major 1

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