1 aidRaces in Illinois
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 121 upcoming races in Illinois from October 2026 to August 2027. The next is Red Hill FFA Glow Run on October 8 in Sumner. Registration is open for 88.
Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites
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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Wheaton, IL
5K1 mi+1
Open until Oct 15from $5
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Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run
Rock Falls, IL353 ft gain
Half Marathon5K
Open until Oct 10from $40
Race calendar
October 2026
89 racesMcKendree University Homecoming & Family Weekend "Rise and Shine" 5K Walk/Run & Kids' Dash
Lebanon, IL5KClosedNik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk & Grammy's Auction at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)
Loves Park, IL7K1.5 miOpen until Oct 10from $25Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Wheaton, IL5K1 mi+1Open until Oct 15from $5Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Chicago, ILHalf Marathon10K+1Open until Oct 18from $49.99Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run
Spring Grove, IL10K5K+1Open until Oct 18from $12.99Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, ILHalf Marathon10K+2Open until Oct 31from $30
November 2026
17 races14th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K
New Berlin, ILMarathonHalf Marathon+1Open until Nov 8from $55Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, ILHalf Marathon10K+2Open until Nov 14from $30
December 2026
2 racesJanuary 2027
1 raceMarch 2027
3 racesSkunkApe 806/524/314 Trail Race
Dixon, IL
April 2027
4 racesMay 2027
1 raceJune 2027
1 raceJuly 2027
1 raceAugust 2027
2 racesQuick answers
What is the next race in Illinois?
Red Hill FFA Glow Run, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Sumner. Distances: 5K.
How many races in Illinois have open registration?
88 of the 121 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Red Hill FFA Glow Run, New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet and St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run.
How many of the races in Illinois are ultramarathons?
21 of the 121 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 100 are shorter races.
What is the busiest month for races in Illinois?
October 2026, with 89 of the 121. November 2026 follows with 17.
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