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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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APR14
Run 2 Ramble 5K Program
Decatur, IL
APR18
Cardio Kidz Spring Conditioning at FLO Fitness
Palatine, IL
APR18
Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
Dekalb, IL
APR18
2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights, IL
APR18
Springfest 5K Run/2 Mile Walk
Kankakee, IL
APR18
Empower Through Health 5K
Urbana, IL
APR18
2026 Manion WOD - Resurgence Strength
Naperville, IL
APR18
Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run
Salem, IL
APR18
Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk
Springfield, 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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