Found 29 races near Effingham, IL

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JUN
27

Mattoon, IL
• 39.3 miles
$45
Come run a one of its kind course and support a great cause.  As the name suggest, the route is in the shape of a cross.  This year's event will support the Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run Team! ...
5K
30
JUN
27

Effingham, IL
• 54.2 miles
A 5K run and 1 mile walk at Sacred Heart School in Effingham, IL.
1m 5K
16
JUN
27

West Salem, IL
• 41.4 miles
$18 -$30
A chip-timed 5K run/walk and Kids Fun Run at First Christian Church in West Salem, IL.
1m 5K
19
JUL
3

Tuscola, IL
• 60.2 miles
$35
  Light up the night and spark some patriotic spirit at the Firecracker 5K! Join us on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at 7:30pm for an electrifying run through the charming streets of Tuscola, IL, as we...
5K
14
JUL
4

Dieterich, IL
• 45.2 miles
$25 -$35
July 4th 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run in Dieterich, IL benefiting the Community Education Foundation.
1m 5K
33
JUL
11

Carlyle, IL
• 39.8 miles
$25
Run like it's almost midnight in the Clinton County Who's the Fairest 5K Run/Walk!   This event benefits the Clinton County Fair Pageant Programs and scholarships. Because it's about more than...
5K
34
JUL
18

Mattoon, IL
• 14.3 miles
$15 -$40
Mattoon's 39th annual 1 mile, 5k and 10k run/walk with bagels at the finish line.
5K 10K
15
JUL
25

Taylorville, IL
• 27.2 miles
$25 -$30
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for a glowing evening of fun and fitness at the TMH Auxiliary Light The Night Glow Run, benefiting the Taylorville Memorial Hospital.🕗 Event...
5K
9
AUG
1

Johnsonville, IL
• 41.4 miles
$20 -$25
The 10th Annual Johnsonville Community Days 5K Run/Walk helps benefit the Johnsonville Community Ruritan so they can keep benefiting the Johnsonville community. The race will be held on Saturday,...
5K
12
AUG
1

Hutsonville, IL
• 43.8 miles
$20
We're incredibly excited about this year's event!  You can expect a 5K again, music, raffles, and good company.  Since the first Janet R. Noblitt Mosquito Chase in 2011, we've been able to give...
5K
9
AUG
1

Centralia, IL
• 50.4 miles
$15 -$30
The 9th Annual KC Blue Classic Alumni & Friends 5k Run/Walk on the Kaskaskia College campus.
1m 5K
17
AUG
1

Mattoon, IL
• 20.6 miles
$30
An off-road cross-country 5K through the grounds of Lake Land College in Mattoon, IL.
5K
15
AUG
1

Shelbyville, IL
• 53.8 miles
$25
The Tom Short 5k course is run on the beautiful General Dacey Trail, in Shelbyville, Illinois's Forest Park.  This race is very unique, challenging and competitive!  Some of the areas elite...
1m 5K
25
AUG
2

Altamont, IL
• 11.3 miles
$20 -$30
A 3.1-mile fairgrounds 5K in Altamont, IL kicking off the Effingham County Fair week.
1m 5K
15
AUG
8

Effingham, IL
• 40.4 miles
$30 -$35
Bulldog Challenge 5K, 10K, and 2-mile fun walk at St. Anthony High School benefiting St. Anthony athletics.
2m 5K 10K
15
AUG
15

Olney, IL
• 49.4 miles
$15 -$35
One of Southeastern Illinois' largest 5K races at Musgrove Park, honoring Father Jerry.
1m 5K
35
AUG
15

Windsor, IL
• 22.3 miles
$25
Windsor, IL 5K fundraiser organized by Windsor High School Class of 2027.
5K
10
SEP
12

Arcola, IL
• 0.5 miles
$25 -$30
Race Morning Schedule:Check in by 7:30AM10K starts at 8:00AM5K starts at 8:15AMCourse: 10,000 Meters (6.2 miles) on brick and hard surfaces through and north of Arcola.  Finish downtown Arcola....
5K 10K
64
SEP
12

Decatur, IL
• 51.1 miles
$35
Running event benefiting Special Operations Warrior Foundation
4m 7m
100
SEP
12

Effingham, IL
• 2.1 miles
$25
Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Effingham, IL!  This run benefits the organization the Team of Mercy Newton IL branch whom offers assistance to those left...
5K
9