Illinois · October
October Races in Illinois
Find races in Illinois taking place in October. Compare dates, locations, distances and registration information. Explore 27 race with a confirmed dates.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 27
- Active listings
- 124
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
October Races in Illinois: common questions
- How many races are there in Illinois in October?
- RaceRove currently lists 27 upcoming races in Illinois in October with a confirmed date, plus 97 annual events usually held that month whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- What is the biggest race in Illinois in October?
- By estimated field size, the largest event is the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, with about 55,000 runners across all of its distances.
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