Found 163 races near Ottawa, IL

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JUN
27

Bourbonnais, IL
• 16.0 miles
$20
5K run or 1.5 mile fitness walk hosted by the Kankakee River Running Club in Bourbonnais, IL.
1m 5K
20
JUN
27

Malta, IL
• 30.5 miles
$30 -$35
Timed 5K Tractor Trot in Malta benefiting the Malta Seedling Project's community work.
5K
19
JUN
27

Ottawa, IL
• 36.7 miles
$32 -$35
Run Today for Tomorrow's 7th annual 5K is back, and as of December of 2025, Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc. is officially a 501c3!! All proceeds will stay in the community and provide financial...
5K
42
JUN
27

Sheffield, IL
• 29.2 miles
$30
Join us for the Strides for Strength 5k, an inspiring event hosted by Seize the Day with Hudson, NFP! This 5K race is more than just a run; it’s a heartfelt celebration of community, strength,...
5K
25
JUN
27

Willow Springs, IL
• 27.0 miles
$60
The Universal Sole Summer Trail Challenge THREE DISTANCES to Choose!*3 Miles-> 6->Miles-> 9 Miles* June 27, 2026 @ 9AMTrail running has always been in our USOLE DNA! We were the first running...
3m 6m 9m
9
JUN
28

Aurora, IL
• 21.0 miles
$25 -$45
A walk or run of 1, 2, or 5 miles at Jericho Lake Park in Aurora, IL.
12
JUN
29

Schaumburg, IL
• 12.7 miles
DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program teaches young athletes track and field essentials, from body positioning and stride to stretching and cool-downs....
6
JUL
4

Princeton, IL
• 45.8 miles
$35
EMPOWERING RURAL TEENS THROUGH THE WORTH PROGRAM MAKING HOPE VISIBLE THROUGH VIDEO & VOICE  The WORTH Program is a preventive mental health and substance abuse awareness initiative serving teens...
5K
11
JUL
4

Dekalb, IL
• 47.9 miles
$35 -$50
Gather your friends and start your holiday off on the right foot! This chip-timed race starts and finishes at Hopkins Park. The fee includes a race bag with bib, participation medal, and a 2026...
5K 10K
18
JUL
4

Elmhurst, IL
• 42.8 miles
$10 -$35
21st annual 4-mile July 4th race in Elmhurst with a Kids 1K and cash prizes.
1K
13
JUL
4

Forrest, IL
• 27.1 miles
$35
July 4th 5K/10K run and 2-mile walk in Forrest, IL benefiting veterans.
2m 5K 10K
23
JUL
4

Dixon, IL
• 43.9 miles
$25
July 4th 5K in Dixon, IL near the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, part of the Petunia Festival.
5K
31
JUL
4

Streator, IL
• 28.7 miles
$30 -$35
Streator's Run For Glory is a friendly and fast 5K starting at City Park in Streator and running through quiet neighborhoods.   The course is an out and back route.  The Run For Glory 5K kicks...
5K
54
JUL
4

Walnut, IL
• 16.3 miles
$20
Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS. Saturday, July 4, 2026 8:00 a.m. 323 S, Main St., Walnut, Illinois Starting line is in front of Bureau Valley Elementary Walnut Campus. Check in at park tent south of...
5K
17
JUL
10

Metamora, IL
• 9.3 miles
$25
Trail race on 8+ miles of singletrack at Black Partridge Park in Metamora, IL.
5m
30
JUL
11

Oak Brook, IL
• 57.4 miles
DescriptionVisit trails and structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps on a 2.5-mile hike that explores the legacy of the World War I veterans who helped shape the preserve during the...
5
JUL
11

Hudson, IL
• 18.2 miles
$20 -$40
East Cobb Rotary's 21st annual 5K benefiting local charities.
5K
32
JUL
11

Dwight, IL
• 44.9 miles
$55
More information coming soon!  
6K
20
JUL
11

Mount Morris, IL
• 55.7 miles
$50
Join us at Mullarkey’s for another stop on the Spirits Run • Illinois Adventure Series — a statewide challenge to complete a 5K in all 102 counties. This untimed, community‑focused run starts and...
26
JUL
11

Sterling, IL
• 2.4 miles
$15 -$30
Bib/Swag Pick-upFriday 4:00-6:00PM- Sinnissippi Park (First Shelter) in SterlingSaturday Race Day 7:00-7:45AM- Hoover Park Red Barn in SterlingTeam RegistrationTeams of 4 receive a $5...
5K
25