Running Events in Chicago

Check out happening running events all around Chicago, IL

4th of July Late Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

4th of July Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 12:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

2026 Chicago Skechers Hot Chocolate Run

 Sun, 01 Nov at 07:00 am 301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60604, United States

July 3rd Premier Cruise Independence Celebration on Lake Michigan

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 25 to 47

Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk

 Sat, 03 Oct at 09:00 am Montrose Harbor

2026 Soldier Field 10

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 am 1410 S Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 am Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

Run for the Zoo 2026

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 am N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Stan's Donut Race

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:00 am Soldier Field Stadium - Chicago

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Mon, 25 May at 07:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

Ditka Dash

 Sat, 03 Oct at 10:00 am 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Lake Cruise on Saturday, September 5th

 Sat, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 30 to 58

DESIPALOOZA 2026: Chicago's Premier South Asian Nightlife Festival

 Fri, 22 May at 10:00 pm ROCBAR USD 18 to 82

Labor Day Weekend Evening Lake Cruise on Sunday, September 6th

 Sun, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

AFROBEATS FRIDAYZ: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

 Fri, 22 May at 09:30 pm Masada USD 0 to 176

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE - 80% SOLD OUT!!

 Sun, 24 May at 11:00 am Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 0 to 802

BLK YATCH SATURDAY: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB @ Masada

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

ABEL Live at Hydrate!

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 pm Hydrate Nightclub USD 29

AFRO FUSION ALL WHITE YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

All White Affair Yacht Party

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm 200 N Breakwater Access USD 45 to 535

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 19 Jul at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

5k Fun Run x Goose Island Beer Co. | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Goose Island Taproom USD 0 to 76

Chicago Triathlon

 Sat, 22 Aug at 07:00 am Monroe Harbor

2026 - Black Men's Wellness Day - Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 am Bob Pickens Track & Field USD 0 to 162

2026 Chicago Chinatown 5K

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 am Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois

Second Anniversary - Yacht Party

 Wed, 20 May at 02:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charter (Near Columbia Yacht Club) Free

2026 DASH for Detection

 Sun, 14 Jun at 08:00 am Montrose Harbor

Independence Day Road Race Chicago

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:30 am Washington Park

UPS for DownS RUNS CHICAGO 2026

 Sun, 11 Oct at 05:00 am Grant Park Free

cincOH 5th edition :: Chicago Tango Marathon

 Fri, 28 Aug at 08:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts

5k Fun Run x Marz Community Brewing Co | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Marz Community Brewing Company USD 0 to 76

Chicago Marathon

 Sun, 11 Oct at 08:00 am Grant Park

NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 27 Sep at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

5k Fun Run x Spiteful Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 25 Oct at 11:00 am Spiteful Brewing Tap Room USD 0 to 76

Chicago Glow Run

 Sat, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Chicago, Illinois

5k Fun Run x ERIS Brewery & Cider House | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 16 Aug at 09:30 am ERIS Brewery and Cider House USD 0 to 76

5k Fun Run x Begyle Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 13 Sep at 11:30 am Begyle Brewing USD 53 to 76

5k Fun Run x Illuminated Brew Works | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:30 am Illuminated Brew Works USD 53 to 76

5k Fun Run x Monochrome Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Monochrome Brewing USD 0 to 76

Charisma Cruise

 Sat, 22 Aug at 12:30 pm Pinnacle Yachts - DuSable Harbor USD 55

5k Fun Run x Alarmist Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 am Alarmist Brewing & Taproom USD 53 to 76

Miles for Migraine Illinois

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Lincoln Park Diversey Event Space Free

American Cancer Society Walk & Roll

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 am Upper Hutchinson, Grant Park

5k Fun Run x Revolution Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 14 Jun at 11:30 am Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom USD 53 to 76

Making Great Strides Run/Walk

 Sun, 31 May at 09:00 am Horner Park Fieldhouse USD 0 to 34

5th Annual 312 RiverRun 5K

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Clark Park USD 0 to 55

BARK: Walk for Chicago's Animals

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 am 1735 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

5k Fun Run x Lake Effect Brewing Company | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 30 Aug at 10:00 am Lake Effect Brewing Company USD 0 to 76

Walk for Kidneys 2026

 Sun, 07 Jun at 09:00 am Diversey Harbor

Memorial Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Mon, 25 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Polka run 5k

 Sun, 12 Jul at 07:00 am Margaret T. Burroughs Beach & Park

Lavender Virtual Race 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 | Language of Flowers Collection

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

🪖🇺🇸 CHICAGO volunteer opportunity ~ 2026 SOLDIER FIELD 10 RACE DAY

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 am Soldier Field

ALBUM RUN #33 - SPORTS BOYFRIEND - SLICE OF LIFE

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm Gracie O' Malley's Wicker Park Free

History of the Marathon in Chicago: A Lecture

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm Little Italy Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Trash People of Logan Square x PBR - Plogging!

 Sun, 31 May at 05:45 pm Palmer Square Park - MEET AT THE HAND Free

Zeus Virtual Race 2026 | Gods & Warriors Virtual Running Series

 Sat, 13 Jun at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

44th Annual Walk for Cats

 Sun, 31 May at 10:30 am 2914 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618

2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Sun, 04 Oct at 11:30 am Canaryville, Chicago, Illinois

6th Annual RACE FOR PEACE

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 am La Villita Park

Cat Day Virtual Race 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sun, 09 Aug at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

The Weekend Run Club

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Schubas

5k Fun Run x Printer's Row Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 17 Oct at 11:00 am Printer's Row Brewing USD 53 to 76

Teacher Appreciation Virtual Race 2026 | Teach Love Inspire

 Sat, 23 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Steps and Conversations: A Kidney Health Walk - Chicago Chapter

 Sun, 07 Jun at 09:00 am 2601 N Cannon Dr USD 0 to 3

Just One More Mile Virtual Race 2026 | Global Running Day Virtual

 Wed, 03 Jun at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Day of the Dog Virtual Race 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 22 Aug at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Face Your Giants Virtual Race 2026 | Christian Virtual Run

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Southside Stroll: Mom Walk (Less Lonely Run Club Season Opener)

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am The Avenue Chicago Free

Peony Virtual Race | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 | Language of Flowers Collection

 Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Voltage! Speakeasy - An Immersive Cabaret Thriller

 Thu, 18 Jun at 10:00 am Chicago Actors Studio USD 37 to 120

2026 Born to Be a Princess 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $16!

 Sun, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 0 to 47

Be Kind to Your Mind 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Lane Tech Girls Track Banquet

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub Wrigleyville USD 35

Grief on the Move: Run Club

 Sun, 03 May Alexander Hamilton Monument Free

May the 4th Be With You - 4 Mile Virtual Race

 Mon, 04 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

Soiree Saturdays

 Sat, 01 Mar at 10:00 pm Chalet USD 0 to 62

Dobbeck Run Club

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain Free

Chicago 2026 Men's Wellness Day Committee Meeting

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm 1301 E 61st St

2026 Race to Read 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Fri, 06 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

Unhinged and Feral 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $18!

 Sat, 03 Oct at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 0 to 47

Mother's Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sun, 10 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Challenge your Yoga Skills with 108 Surya Namaskar Marathon by Coquihalla

 Sun, 28 Apr at 10:00 am Chicago USD 20