Illinois 1 Mile Races
Upcoming 1 mile races in Illinois, sorted by date.
Nov 2026
Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL
Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $45
Beat The Eagle
Lombard, IL
LuHi Turkey Trot
Springfield, IL · from $25
Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option
Maryville Turkey Trot
Maryville, IL · from $10
5K For COFFEE - and CASA!
Charleston, IL · from $25
Miles for Minds
Cambridge, IL · from $35
Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run
Herrin, IL · from $15
Trout Valley Turkey Trot
Trout Valley, IL · from $20
Thornton Turkey Trot
Glenwood, IL · from $15
5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026
Elmwood Park, IL · from $20
Dieterich Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Dieterich, IL · from $25
Poultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Run
Joliet, IL · from $12
Wobble B4U Gobble 5k and Fun Run
Sullivan, IL · from $20
Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option
Shawnee Foothills Classic 8K
Harrisburg, IL · from $20
Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
Sainte Marie, IL · from $20
Reindeer 5k
Anna, IL · from $25
Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option
SANTAS ON THE RUN XI 5K & ONE MILE WALK
Spring Valley, IL · from $30
Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago
Shorewood, IL · Virtual option · from $17
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Dec 2026
2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk
Belleville, IL · from $25
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kankakee, IL
Kankakee, IL · Virtual option · from $45
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $45
Candy Cane Course - Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $22
Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog
Park Ridge, IL · from $20
Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Rockin' Santa 5K and Fun Run
Sullivan, IL · from $25
Jingle Jog 5K
Pontiac, IL · from $35
A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Jan 2027
Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration
East Peoria, IL · from $20
Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Greater Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $17
MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Coffee Lovers Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run for Donuts CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Feb 2027
Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago
Rolling Meadows, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Run Together Against Breast Cancer CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run For Mental Health CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Mar 2027
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Always Hope Easter Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Apr 2027
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
Dekalb, IL
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run
Machesney Park, IL · from $30
PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)
Peoria, IL · Virtual option · from $30
I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run
Oswego, IL
Coffee Lovers Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run for Donuts CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Woods Creek Feet Meet
Crystal Lake, IL
Good Life Race
Oak Park, IL · from $10
May 2027
Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile
Wheaton, IL · from $30
Unit 5K
Normal, IL
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village,, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk
Barrington, IL · from $25
Frontline OCR
Byron, IL · from $39
Neoga Days 5K & 1Mile Run/Walk
Neoga, IL · from $25
SuperHeroes Run CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
SuperHeroes Run SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Jun 2027
SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICS
Chatham, IL
Chicago Beer Mile Championships
Chicago, IL · from $35
Races for all Paces
Charleston, IL
JJC Foundation Twilight Run
Joliet, IL · from $20
Downs Freedom Run
Downs, IL
Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
Wheeling, IL · Virtual option
Jul 2027
4 Miles on the 4th
Canton, IL · from $30
Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk
Rockford, IL · from $10
Run for the Bagel
Mattoon, IL · Virtual option · from $15
The Huntley Historical Society - Sew Hop'd Beer Mile
Huntley, IL
Aug 2027
Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Miles for Miracles Run
Mount Prospect, IL
Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago
Wheaton, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Big Horse Vineyards 5K
Lewistown, IL · from $20
Sep 2027
Rock and Run for Mental Health 2027
Springfield, IL · Virtual option · from $30
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Greater Chicago
Greater Chicago, IL · Virtual option · from $17
Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago
Chicago, IL · from $10
2027 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read
Schaumburg, IL
Oct 2027
Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk
Bolingbrook, IL · from $30
Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K/10K
Carlyle, IL · Virtual option
Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village, IL · Virtual option · from $17
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