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JUL
17

Beecher City, IL
• 13.7 miles
Join us for Haley's 5K Glow Run during Beecher City Corn Fest on Friday, July 17 at the Beecher City Community Park.- Registration begins at 7:30PM - Day of event registration available - not...
5K
15
JUL
18

Chatham, IL
• 59.1 miles
Festival 5K at Chatham Community Park benefiting Chatham Chargers and the Chatham Library.
5K
27
JUL
18

Elkhart, IL
• 41.1 miles
$30
2026 Historic Elkhart Hill Trail Run Runners and history lovers alike are invited to the Historic Elkhart Hill Trail Run, an event that highlights one of Illinois’ most culturally significant...
5K
13
JUL
18

Mattoon, IL
• 69.7 miles
$15 -$40
Mattoon's 39th annual 1 mile, 5k and 10k run/walk with bagels at the finish line.
5K 10K
23
JUL
25

Charleston, IL
• 57.8 miles
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5K
11
JUL
25

Taylorville, IL
• 54.7 miles
$20 -$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
23
AUG
1

Mattoon, IL
• 22.2 miles
$30
An off-road cross-country 5K through the grounds of Lake Land College in Mattoon, IL.
5K
27
AUG
1

Shelbyville, IL
• 24.4 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
31
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
35
AUG
8

Effingham, IL
• 47.4 miles
$30 -$35
Bulldog Challenge 5K, 10K, and 2-mile fun walk at St. Anthony High School benefiting St. Anthony athletics.
2m 5K 10K
29
AUG
8

Springfield, IL
• 21.1 miles
$40 -$45
Sweet community 5K at Lincoln Park celebrating Nothing Bundt Cakes anniversary. Features Bundtinis at finish, medals, and supports Girls on the Run Central Illinois.
2m 5K
465
AUG
13

Springfield, IL
• 50.6 miles
$32 -$35
A two mile run kicking off the Illinois State Fair along the parade route.
2m
24
AUG
15

Olney, IL
• 36.1 miles
$15 -$35
One of Southeastern Illinois' largest 5K races at Musgrove Park, honoring Father Jerry.
1m 5K
52
AUG
15

Windsor, IL
• 22.3 miles
$25
Windsor, IL 5K fundraiser organized by Windsor High School Class of 2027.
5K
20
AUG
22

Sullivan, IL
• 53.0 miles
$25
The Project 61 5K is a timed 5k run/walk around the Project 61 Ministries property. This is a fundraiser for Project 61 Ministries. Race starts at 8:00 am. Finishers medals will be given to all...
5K
14
AUG
23

Springfield, IL
• 52.5 miles
$50 -$60
Please note: There are no refunds.  If the live event cannot be held, registrations will be converted to the Virtual Race.   On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year,...
5K 10K
71
AUG
29

Lincoln, IL
• 56.7 miles
$10 -$45
2026 Balloons Over 66 5K Registration Enjoy a morning 5K run with your friends and family. **Race begins at 8:00am** Registration: • Participants must register online in advance. No registration...
5K
35
SEP
5

Cantrall, IL
• 34.3 miles
$35 -$40
Levee Trail Trek 5KSaturday, September 5, 2026Rolling Meadows Farm – Cantrall, Illinois Join us Labor Day Weekend for one of Central Illinois' most unique running experiences. The Levee Trail...
5K
22
SEP
8

Lincoln, IL
• 36.9 miles
$50 -$60
Where the Railsplitter watches over the Mother Road — and over us. Welcome to Stop 11: Lincoln, a 6.6K run/walk through one of the most iconic Route 66 landmarks in Illinois: the towering...
6K
18
SEP
9

Williamsville, IL
• 36.0 miles
$50 -$60
A quiet stretch of the Mother Road with a powerful message of solidarity. Welcome to Stop 12: Williamsville, a 6.6K run/walk through the small but mighty village where Route 66 cuts through open...
6K
16