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Running races in Chicago

22 upcoming races · updated 14. september 2026

There are 22 upcoming running races in Chicago: 12 short races, 7 half marathons, 2 marathons and 1 trail & ultra races. The next one is Chicago River Swim on 18. september 2026. The list is sorted by date, updated weekly, and each race links straight to the organiser's official registration.

Upcoming races

RaceTypeDate
Chicago River Swimshort races18. september 2026
Abuelitos 5Kshort races26. september 2026
Bloomingdale Trail 5Ktrail & ultra races26. september 2026
2026 Chi-Care 5K Run/Walkshort races27. september 2026
Chicago Marathonmarathonsoktober 2026
Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10Kshort races26. november 2026
18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walkshort races28. november 2026
Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONhalf marathons28. november 2026
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, ILshort races12. december 2026
A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONhalf marathons26. december 2026
MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONhalf marathons16. januar 2027
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONmarathons16. januar 2027
18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5khalf marathons30. januar 2027
Coffee Lover Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONshort races30. januar 2027
Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTONshort races30. januar 2027
Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONhalf marathons13. februar 2027
Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONhalf marathons13. februar 2027
Run For Mental Health CHICAGO/EVANSTONshort races27. februar 2027
Run Together Against Breast Cancer CHICAGO/EVANSTONshort races27. februar 2027
St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONhalf marathons20. marts 2027
Always Hope Easter Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONshort races27. marts 2027
SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTONshort races27. marts 2027

Frequently asked questions

How many races are there in Chicago?

Runnin currently lists 22 upcoming running races in Chicago across all distances. The calendar refreshes weekly.

How do I register?

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