Running Events in Chicago

Check out happening running events all around Chicago, IL

St. Patrick's Day Evening Green River Cruise on Sat, March 14

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 30 to 59

St. Patrick's Day River Dyeing Cruise on Sat, March 14th (21+)

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 40 to 112

St. Patrick's Day Late Afternoon Green River Cruise on Sun, March 15

 Sun, 15 Mar at 04:30 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 59

St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Green River Cruise on Sat, March 14

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 35 to 70

St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Green River Cruise on Sun, March 15

 Sun, 15 Mar at 01:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 59

2026 Soldier Field 10

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

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

St. Patrick's Day Friday Night River Cruise on Fri, March 13

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 26 to 42

St. Patrick's Day Evening Green River Cruise on Tue, March 17

 Tue, 17 Mar at 06:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 59

2026 Cinco de Miler

 Sat, 09 May at 08:30 am W Montrose Harbor Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Stan's Donut Race

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

Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 am Montrose Harbor

Ravenswood Run Presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 am Corner Hermitage & Wilson in Ravenswood

Let The Shenanigans Begin ☘️: St. Patrick's Day Party

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:00 pm HVAC Pub USD 14 to 20

Anita Dee II Dusable Harbor (TEMPLATE)

 Mon, 11 May 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 35

MDW FRIDAY @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

 Fri, 22 May at 09:30 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

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

Latina Comedy Festival Presents: 1/2 Way to the Fest Fundraiser Comedy Show

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

MDW SATURDAY: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB @ Masada

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

Lakefront Loop

 Sun, 03 May at 08:00 am 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419, United States

Chicago Run/Walk

 Sun, 03 May at 08:30 am Guaranteed Rate Field

2026 - Black Men's Wellness Day - Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 am Washington Park USD 0 to 162

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

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

Chicago Fight For Air Climb

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:00 am Prudential Plaza Free

Luminous Party Run: Meet New People in a Neon Night Run

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:00 pm Clara Cocktail Bar USD 37

Big East Indoor Track & Field Championships - Friday

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:00 pm Gately Track and Field Center

Big East Indoor Track & Field Championships - Saturday

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Gately Track and Field Center

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

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Goose Island Taproom USD 53 to 76

Independence Day Road Race Chicago

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:30 am Washington 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

Pi Day "Pi K" Fun Run/Walk

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am Clark (Richard) Park USD 0 to 50

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

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 53 to 76

Kick Off Party I 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 am Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom Free

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 53 to 76

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 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

The Lazy Run 0.5k "4-20 Edition"

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Lottie's Pub USD 12 to 39

5k Fun Run x Solemn Oath Brewery | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 03 May at 11:00 am Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life USD 53 to 76

Making Great Strides 1M/5K Run/Walk

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

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

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Monochrome Brewing USD 53 to 76

5th Annual 312 RiverRun 5K

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

Chicago Bubbleicious Bubble Run

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Chicago, Illinois

Running Tour of West Loop Women

 Sat, 07 Mar at 09:00 am Madison Street Books

Miles for Migraine Illinois

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

2026 International Women's Day 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Lake Michigan Shamrock Cruise on Sat, March 14

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:30 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 26 to 42

Sip & Create Workshop

 Mon, 20 Apr at 03:00 pm 351 S Cicero Ave USD 65 to 315

St. Patrick's Day Friday Night Lake Michigan Shamrock Cruise

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 26 to 42

Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Summer Open House

 Sun, 10 May at 07:30 am Fleet Feet Lincoln Square Free

St. Patrick's Day Evening Lake Michigan Shamrock Cruise on Sat, March 14

 Sat, 14 Mar at 06:00 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 26 to 42

Fleet Feet South Loop - Summer Open House

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 am Fleet Feet South Loop Free

Fleet Feet Old Town - Summer Open House

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 am Fleet Feet Old Town Free

RSA Shamrock Shakeout

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 am 2000 N Racine Ave Free

Memorial Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

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

Scavenger Hunt - Chicago

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am 301 S Columbus Dr EUR 33

6th Annual RACE FOR PEACE

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

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

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

Chicago City Builders Book Club: Nature's Metropolis, Part Two

 Wed, 04 Mar at 06:00 pm Arup Free

Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships 2026-Saturday

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am Gately Track and Field Center

St. Patrick's Day Morning Lake Michigan Shamrock Cruise on Sat, March 14

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:30 am Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 26 to 42

Chicago Glow Run

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

Knit for Food Knit-a-thon

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 am District Brew Yards 417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

I'm Your Huckleberry 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships 2026-2 Day Pass

 Fri, 27 Feb at 11:00 am Gately Track and Field Center

2026 First Responders 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Strength Training and Mobility for Runners

 Mon, 09 Mar at 06:00 pm Midtown Chiropractic & Physical Therapy USD 13

2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 07 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Consider the Wildflowers 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

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

2026 Day of the Dead 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Soiree Saturdays

 Sat, 01 Mar at 10:00 pm Chalet USD 0 to 122

St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Lake Michigan Shamrock Cruise on Sun, March 15

 Sun, 15 Mar at 01:30 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 26 to 42

2026 World Cancer Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

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

Chicago 2026 Men's Wellness Day Committee Meeting

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

2026 The Truth is Out There 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

 Fri, 20 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

The Chi-Town Showdown Scavenger Hunt

 Mon, 12 Jun at 11:00 am Cloud Gate USD 25

Race for Love 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Luck of the Irish 5K

 Tue, 17 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

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

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