Ranked · Updated November 2026
The Most Popular Races in Illinois
Ranked by real runner activity on Find The Run — saves, race-week reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days. The races Illinois's runners are actually engaging with.
Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k
Belleville, IL · Sep 4, 2027
Turkey Trot 5K
Tinley Park, IL · Nov 1, 2026
Better Than Yesterday 5K
Aurora, IL · Nov 7, 2026
Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk
Geneva, IL · Dec 5, 2026
Turkey Trot
Plainfield, IL · Nov 21, 2026
McHenry County Santa Run For Kids
Crystal Lake, IL · Dec 6, 2026
Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K
Bolingbrook, IL · Oct 17, 2027
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL
Wheaton, IL · Nov 14, 2026
DeKalb Corn Classic
DeKalb, IL · Sep 26, 2027
Thankful Turkey 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Lake Zurich, IL · Nov 1, 2026
Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K
Elk Grove Village, IL · Nov 28, 2026
Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1
New Lenox, IL · Nov 1, 2026
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Hot Cocoa Hustle
Belleville, IL · Jan 24, 2027
Grayslake Central Turkey Trot
Grayslake, IL · Nov 15, 2026
Maryville Turkey Trot
Maryville, IL · Nov 14, 2026
Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K
Lisle, IL · Nov 15, 2026
St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K
St. Charles, IL · Nov 26, 2026
The Forge Trail Run Festival
Lemont, IL · Nov 14, 2026
Scarecrow Scramble
Lisle, IL · Oct 2, 2027
Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5k
Aurora, IL · Nov 21, 2026
Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Schaumburg, IL · May 2, 2027
Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K
Chicago, IL · Apr 3, 2027
Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k
Belleville, IL · Nov 7, 2026
Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato Mile
Oswego, IL · Nov 8, 2026
Fast Track Cross Country Open
Schaumburg, IL · Nov 8, 2026
Rankings reflect runner activity on Find The Run — saves, reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days — and update daily.