Running events in Chicago, IL

There are 263 upcoming running events listed in Chicago between July 2026 and September 2027. The next race is Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k on Sun, Jul 26, 2026. Every listing includes the date, venue, distances, and a direct registration link.

Chicago's Lakefront Trail is one of the great urban running corridors, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon each October is among the fastest majors in the world, and the city's club scene keeps the 5K-to-half calendar dense from spring through fall.

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Run with a crew

Miles are better shared — 18 running clubs in Chicago welcome new faces at their group runs.

Races by month

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