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10K Races in Illinois
Illinois currently has 68 upcoming 10Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Chicago, Batavia, Elk Grove Village and Geneva have the largest concentration of events.
November (18), May (9) and December (6) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 50 annual 10Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 68
- Active listings
- 118
- Cities with races
- 64
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Upcoming 10Ks in Illinois
All 68 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10KNew Berlin, ILMarathonHalf Marathon10K ~1,403 runners
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Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10KSchaumburg, ILMarathonHalf Marathon10K ~6,000 runners
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The Longest Day RunGeneva, IL10K Run Budget Package10K Run Complete Package5K Run/Walk Budget Package5K Run/Walk Complete Package +2 more
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater ChicagoElk Grove Village, ILHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago, ILHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
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Montgomery River RunMontgomery, IL10K Run - TEAM10K Run Participant5K Run/Walk - TEAM5K Run/Walk Participant +2 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 10K events in Illinois
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Polish Independence RunChicago, IL Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K ~11,847 runners
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Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5KLong Grove, IL Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K ~9,000 runners
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Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10KSchaumburg, ILMarathonHalf Marathon10K ~6,000 runners
When 10Ks happen in Illinois
- January
- 5 upcoming races
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- April
- 4 upcoming races
- May
- 9 upcoming races
- June
- 5 upcoming races
- July
- 3 upcoming races
- August
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 5 upcoming races
- October
- 5 upcoming races
- November
- 18 upcoming races
- December
- 6 upcoming races
Illinois cities with the most 10Ks
- Chicago
- 27 upcoming races
- Batavia
- 2 upcoming races
- Elk Grove Village
- 2 upcoming races
- Geneva
- 2 upcoming races
- Lincolnwood
- 2 upcoming races
- Shorewood
- 2 upcoming races
- Wheaton
- 2 upcoming races
- Bourbonnais
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Illinois cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 10Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Polish Independence RunChicago, IL Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K ~11,847 runners
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Long Grove's Oktoberfest Half Marathon, 10K & 5KLong Grove, IL Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K ~9,000 runners
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Naperville Half MarathonNaperville, IL Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K ~6,000 runners
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Dim Sum & Then Some 5K/10K & Kids DashChicago, IL Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10KKids Dash ~2,000 runners
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Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10kElk Grove Village, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~750 runners
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Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half MarathonBelleville, IL Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~175 runners
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Arcola Broom Corn Festival RacesArcola, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Bartlett Lions DashBartlett, IL Usually held in August · next date not announced10K Run5K Run5K WalkKids & Family Dash 100 yard dash (non-competitive; recommended for kids 5 and under) +1 more
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Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10KBatavia, IL Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K0.25 Miles
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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5KChicago, IL Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Farmdale Trail RunEast Peoria, IL Usually held in October · next date not announced100 Miler50 Miler30 Miler1/2 Marathon +1 more
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Feather Hills Double Barrel 5K/10KMakanda, IL Usually held in August · next date not announced10K5K15K
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HBCU Run & BrunchChicago, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced10K Run + Brunch10K Run + VIP Brunch Experience5K Run + Brunch5K Run + VIP Brunch Experience +2 more
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Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50kRockford, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced85K60K10K25K +1 more
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Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10kWilliamsville, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Monster MashBatavia, IL Usually held in October · next date not announced10K Run Budget Package10K Run Complete Package5K Run/Walk Budget Package5K Run/Walk Complete Package +1 more
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Moraine Hills Run for the HillsMcHenry, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced10K Run10K Run / Walk VIRTUAL10K Walk5K Run / Walk +3 more
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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Panting Four PawsCrystal Lake, IL Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile Walk10K Run5K Run/Walk
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Pirate's BootySt. Charles, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced10K Run Budget Package10K Run Complete Package5K Run/Walk Budget Package5K Run/Walk Complete Package +1 more
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Plainfield Harvest Run 5k/10k & Kids MilerPlainfield, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile5K10K
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Red Sneakers Peoria 5K & Teal Pumpkin FestivalPeoria Heights, IL Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile Run (Untimed) and (Virtual) Bike - 10K (Duathlon Super Sprint)1 Mile Run (Untimed) and (Virtual) Swim -.5K and
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Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/WalkMakanda, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Nash 5k/10k, Kids Dash for NashTuscola, IL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K0.25 Miles10K
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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTONChicago, IL Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
10Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
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- 8 min read How to Train for Your First 10K A practical first-10K framework with easy running, one longer run, rest, and realistic progress.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
10K Races in Illinois: common questions
- How many 10Ks are there in Illinois?
- RaceRove currently lists 68 upcoming 10Ks in Illinois with a confirmed date, plus 50 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 10K?
- A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometres).
- Which Illinois cities have the most 10Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Chicago (27), Batavia (2), Elk Grove Village (2), Geneva (2) and Lincolnwood (2).
- When is 10K season in Illinois?
- Of the upcoming 10Ks listed, the busiest months are November (18), May (9) and December (6).
- What is the biggest 10K in Illinois?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 10K listed in Illinois is the SKECHERS Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K Chicago, with about 40,000 runners across all of its distances.
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