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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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OCT23
Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run
Pingree Grove, IL
OCT23
Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle
Rockford, IL
OCT24
OUTLAST CHICAGO
Palatine, IL
OCT24
Marshall Rotary presents: Jack-O-Jog 2026
Marshall, IL
OCT24
Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K
Batavia, IL
OCT24
Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase
Lake Bluff, IL
OCT24
Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg
Rolling Meadows, IL
OCT24
Washington Park Trail Trek
Springfield, IL
OCT24
Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K
Normal, IL

Run Clubs in Illinois

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Chicago Area Runners Association, Chicago, IL

Cities in Illinois

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Chicago 60Springfield 13Lake Zurich 13Rockford 9Wheaton 7Normal 6Greater Chicago 6Belleville 6Rolling Meadows 5Palatine 5Lisle 5Lemont 5Danville 5Shorewood 4Peoria 4Oakwood 4Aurora 4Toledo 3Schaumburg 3Pingree Grove 3

Popular Race Types in Illinois

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5K 20310K 46trail 27Half Marathon 17Marathon 10relay 1charity 1

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