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Crown Point, IN
• 34.4 miles
Join Extra Mile Staff, Hometown Happenings, and Asics Running for a fun run & demo shoes! More details TBA
9
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23

Whiting, IN
• 20.6 miles
$50
The Calumet College Pierogi Stumble 5K in Whiting, IN, on the eve of Pierogi Fest, with pierogis and a post-race party.
5K
57
JUL
25

Munster, IN
• 21.3 miles
$35 -$40
2nd Annual color run/walk raising money for the Marching Mustangs band program.
5K
29
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25

Plano, IL
• 43.0 miles
$50
July 25 • 10:00 AM • Plano, IL Saddle up, partner — we’re takin’ this run straight to the ranch! Join us at Fox Ranch in Plano for a western‑themed 5K where the boots are optional, but the...
5K
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JUL
26

Chicago Heights, IL
• 27.3 miles
$10 -$20
Two-person 10 mile relay on a XC course at Bloom Trail High School, Chicago Heights.
10m
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1

Glen Ellyn, IL
• 17.1 miles
$25 -$30
3th annual 5K trail featuring competitive racing and community celebration
5K
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1

Valparaiso, IN
• 10.1 miles
$20
Community 5K at the Valparaiso fairgrounds supporting agricultural education.
5K
17
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Lowell, IN
• 51.7 miles
$30
Please join us for the 11th Annual Nick Schultz Live Love Give 5K Run / Walk on August 1st, 2026 at 8:00 AM. ***Special 58th Place Finisher Award*** There will be music, T-Shirts (Limited sizes...
5K
37
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Shorewood, IL
• 27.1 miles
A fun and friendly morning FREE 5K on a course winding through the Hammel Woods Forest Preserve in Shorewood. This race will be professionally timed and the results will be posted online.  The...
5K
18
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1

Valparaiso, IN
• 56.4 miles
$20 -$50
Road featuring competitive racing and community celebration
1m 5K 10m 40m 60m 100m
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Oswego, IL
• 18.5 miles
$20 -$40
Summer's last Kick is Back! August 1st, 2026 1 Mile Start: 8:30am 5k Start: 9:00am Prescott Mill, Townsend Park Oswego, IL T-Shirts available While Supplies Last! Register by 12:00pm August 20 to...
1m 5K
22
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7

Valparaiso, IN
• 126.1 miles
$10 -$40
This is event #8 in the Race the Region Racing Series.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES.     6:15 - 5K Run Starts 6:20 - 1 Mile Dog Walk Starts 7:15 - Awards...
1m 5K
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8

DeMotte, IN
• 30.0 miles
$22 -$25
45th Annual Rotary Ramble 5K Run/Walk in DeMotte, IN on a flat course with post-race door prizes.
5K
18
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8

Kentland, IN
• 34.8 miles
Join us on August 8th at Autumn Trace Kentland for an evening of fitness, fun, food, and community while supporting a great cause! Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just...
3K
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8

Downers Grove, IL
• 52.9 miles
$10 -$35
One-mile road race and free music festival for mental health awareness in Downers Grove, IL.
1m
22
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8

Porter, IN
• 107.3 miles
$30
Firefighter-themed 5K run/walk at Hawthorne Park benefiting Porter Fire Department.
5K
17
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8

St.John, IN
• 22.6 miles
$30
5K and 1 Mile fun run raising money for upgrades to St. John Evangelist School (goal $25,000).
1m 5K
28
AUG
8

Joliet, IL
• 41.4 miles
$55
The Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits RunAugust 8, 2026 • 9:00 AM Social Butterfly Coffee • Joliet, Illinois Start your morning with wings, caffeine, and community at the Butterfly Cold Brew Spirits...
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13

OAK BROOK, IL
• 49.7 miles
DescriptionThree brilliant African-American women at NASA - Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch...
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15

Chicago Heights, IL
• 83.3 miles
Calling all Cross Country and Track Alumni to the inaugural Alumni Cross Country Meet. Meet at Old Bloom and head over to Wilson Woods to run the old 2 Mile Cross Country Course (or what remains...
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