Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Chicago Shamrock Shuffle
Chicago, United States
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
8 km2 km
City RunFestive
USRegional Running Calendar
Running events in Illinois
38 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 152 races in Illinois with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events389 confirmed dates
Competitions152Races & courses
Distances1 - 2,741.5 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+30,156 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Stan's Donut Run
Chicago, United States
July 24, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
Photo: nathanmac87 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, United States
October 9, 2027 to October 10, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+6
Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Quad Cities Marathon
East Moline, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
Point-to-PointLakes & Ponds+4
Photo: Parkywiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Illinois Marathon
Champaign, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+2
Kids & Youth RacesCity Run
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Semi-Marathon de Mahomet
Mahomet, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
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Run For The Zoo
Chicago, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+1
Photo: john bristow · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
Chicago Triathlon
Chicago, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
2741.5 km51.5 km29.75 km12.9 km
City RunMulti-Day
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2027 | Chicago Shamrock Shuffle | Chicago, Illinois, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 8 km2 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2027 | Stan's Donut Run | Chicago, Illinois, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2027 - Oct 10, 2027 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Chicago, Illinois, US | Road Running | 42.2 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Quad Cities Marathon | East Moline, Illinois, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Illinois Marathon | Champaign, Illinois, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi-Marathon de Mahomet | Mahomet, Illinois, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run For The Zoo | Chicago, Illinois, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Chicago Triathlon | Chicago, Illinois, US | Triathlon | 2741.5 km51.5 km29.75 km12.9 km |
| Date to be announced | St. Jude Walk/Run and We Care Half Marathon | Bloomington, Illinois, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km10 km5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Fox Valley Marathon | Aurora, Illinois, US | Road Running | 42.2 km32 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Geneva Ooh LaLa Chocolate Half Marathon, 10K and 5K | Geneva, Illinois, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Coffee Lovers - Chicago | Chicago, Illinois, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Illinois (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 38 public events and 152 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Chicago, East Moline, Champaign, and Mahomet. Notable events in the selection include Chicago Shamrock Shuffle, Stan's Donut Run, and Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Race distances span from 1 km to 2,741.5 km, reaching up to +30,156 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Illinois includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Illinois?
RunningCompass currently lists 38 verified events with 152 individual races in Illinois. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Chicago Shamrock Shuffle, Stan's Donut Run, and Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Illinois?
Events in Illinois focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 2,741.5 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Chicago, East Moline, Champaign, and Mahomet.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Illinois?
The most selective courses in Illinois climb up to +30,156 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Illinois?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.