Running Events in Chicago

Check out happening running events all around Chicago, IL

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

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

Ditka Dash

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

Mother's Day Adults Only Sunset River Cruise on Sunday May 10th

 Sun, 10 May at 07:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

BRUNCH & R&B SPRING CRUISE

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:30 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 535

Stan's Donut Race

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

2026 Cinco de Miler

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

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

Ravenswood Run Presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

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

Summer Kickoff River & Lake Afternoon Cruise on Saturday, May 9th

 Sat, 09 May at 04:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

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

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

R&B BRUNCH

 Sun, 03 May at 01:30 pm 200 N Breakwater Access USD 55 to 535

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

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

AFRO FUSION ALL WHITE YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 30 Aug at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

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

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

2026 Chicago Chinatown 5K

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

Lakefront Loop

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

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

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

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

2026 - Black Men's Wellness Day - Chicago

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

NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY YACHT CRUISE

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

Hot Girl Walk®| Chicago | April 11

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 am Ping Tom Memorial Park Free

Chicago Run/Walk

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

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

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

Chicago Fight For Air Climb

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

March of Dimes - March for Babies Chicago

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 am 400 W Montrose Harbor Dr Free

cincOH 5th edition :: Chicago Tango Marathon

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

2026 DASH for Detection

 Sun, 14 Jun at 08:00 am Montrose Harbor

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

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

Fashion & Fine Arts Dinner Cruise

 Sun, 24 May at 06:30 pm Navy Pier USD 189 to 269

Chicago Glow Run

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

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

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

Independence Day Road Race Chicago

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:30 am Washington Park

ALBUM RUN #31 - ACCESSORY - DUST

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:00 pm Gracie O' Malley's Wicker Park Free

BARK: Walk for Chicago's Animals

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

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 Midwest Coast Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

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

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 Solemn Oath Brewery | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

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

American Cancer Society Walk & Roll

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

Mother's Day Run / Walk Celebration

 Sun, 10 May at 08:00 am Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion Free

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

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 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 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

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

Historic Chicago Bakeries Fun Run: Roeser's Bakery

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Chicago Bubbleicious Bubble Run

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

Sip & Create Workshop

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

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 53 to 76

Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - Summer Open House

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

Fleet Feet South Loop - Summer Open House

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

Memorial Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

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

Bright Star Community Outreach Hope In Action 5K Run/Walk

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Mandrake (Henry Brown) Park USD 45

Fleet Feet Old Town - Summer Open House

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

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

Knit for Food Knit-a-thon

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

RUNFRIDAYS RUN SIGN UP

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:45 am Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N Free

The Walking Hour: North Center

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:45 am Mimi's on Lincoln Free

2026 He is Risen 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2- Benefitting Easter Seals

 Sun, 05 Apr at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 8 to 47

Nella Casa Ruth - 5K FUNd Run/Walk

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am 3047 W 19th St Free

Race Through Alaska 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Virtual Race

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

Race Through Georgia Virtual Race | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & More | Run

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

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

 Sun, 09 Aug 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

Race Through Colorado Virtual Race | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Run Anywhere

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

Race Through Connecticut Virtual Race | 5K, 10K, Marathon | Run Anywhere

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

Race Through Alabama 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Virtual Race

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

Indoor Triathlon at Midtown Athletic Club Chicago

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:00 am Midtown Athletic Club

Earth Day 5K Virtual Race 2026

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 17 to 47

Race Through Arizona 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Virtual Race

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

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

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

We Lost Our Cents 1 Mile Virtual Race 2026 | Finisher Medal & Charity Run

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

The Chi-Town Showdown Scavenger Hunt

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

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