Illinois
Running in Chicago, Illinois
RaceRove lists 33 upcoming races in Chicago, plus any run clubs and guides RaceRove has verified for this city.
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Upcoming races in Chicago
All 33 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Chicago
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Bank of America Chicago MarathonChicago, IL Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathon5K ~55,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K ChicagoChicago, IL Usually held in November · date not confirmed15K10K5K2-Mile Walk ~40,000 runners
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J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge ChicagoChicago, IL Usually held in May · date not confirmed3.5 Mile ~18,500 runners
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago HalfChicago, IL Usually held in July · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K ~12,000 runners
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Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Half MarathonChicago, IL Usually held in June · date not confirmedHalf Marathon ~10,000 runners
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Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5KChicago, IL Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~10,000 runners
Run clubs in Chicago
- No clubs listed yet
- RaceRove hasn't verified a local running club in Chicago yet — only real, checked clubs are ever listed.
Guides for Chicago
- Hotel Guide Where to Stay for the Chicago Marathon Where you stay for Chicago Marathon weekend matters more than usual, thanks to rolling road closures and a massive field. Here is how the Loop, South Loop, River North and West Loop compare.
- Destination Guide Best Chicago Run Clubs From CARA's structured marathon training to running-store group runs and long-standing community clubs, here is where to find a Chicago running group that fits you.
- Spectator Guide Chicago Marathon Spectator Guide A practical guide to spectating the Chicago Marathon: where the crowd energy peaks, how to use transit to see your runner more than once, and how to plan a reunion that actually works.
- Travel Guide Chicago Marathon Transportation Guide A practical transportation guide for Chicago Marathon weekend: getting downtown from the airport, navigating road closures, using the CTA and Metra, and getting out again after the race.
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Running in Chicago, Illinois: common questions
- How many races are there in Chicago, Illinois?
- RaceRove currently lists 33 upcoming races in Chicago with a confirmed date.
- What is the biggest race in Chicago?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Chicago is the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, with about 55,000 runners across all of its distances.
- Are there local running clubs in Chicago?
- RaceRove hasn't verified a local running club in Chicago yet.
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