Running Races in Chicago, Illinois

62 upcoming races in Chicago, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.

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Racing in Chicago: what the calendar looks like

There are 62 upcoming races on the Chicago calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 11 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races, with 9. That makes Chicago the busiest racing city in Illinois.

Of those, 51 offer a 5K, 32 offer a 10K and 30 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team on October 8. The next half marathon is Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON on November 14. Where fees are published, the median entry in Chicago is $30, close to the Illinois median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Wheaton (8 races, 24 miles), Lake Zurich (11 races, 28 miles).

Races by month

Going deep on one race

Bank of America Chicago Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

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