1 aidRaces Near Chicago, IL
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 71 upcoming races near Chicago, IL from October 2026 to April 2027. The next is New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet on October 9 in Chicago, IL. Registration is open for 59.
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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October 2026
61 racesNik'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 $12.99Run for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake - 5K and Haunted Fun Run
Hobart, IN5K1 miOpen until Oct 24from $15Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, ILHalf Marathon10K+2Open until Oct 31from $30
November 2026
7 racesVeterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, ILHalf Marathon10K+2Open until Nov 14from $30
January 2027
1 raceApril 2027
2 racesQuick answers
What is the next race near Chicago, IL?
New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet, on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Chicago, IL.
What is the closest race to Chicago?
New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet in Chicago, IL, about 1 mile from Chicago, on October 9, 2026.
How many races near Chicago, IL have open registration?
59 of the 71 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including New Balance Untamed Relay Presented by Fleet Feet, 13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K and 4th Annual DBC Keys 2 Stability Community 5K 2026.
How many of the races near Chicago, IL are ultramarathons?
7 of the 71 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 64 are shorter races.
What is the busiest month for races near Chicago, IL?
October 2026, with 61 of the 71. November 2026 follows with 7.
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