Running races in or near Arlington Heights, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Arlington Heights, IL area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Naperville Women's 5K - 5k - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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Waiver - For Children in Jogging Stroller - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 01-10-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-25-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 01-21-2026
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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2026 Naperville Women's Half Marathon and 5K
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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Naperville Women's Half Marathon - Half - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Habitat Heroes: Project Churchill
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-13-2025
Description: DescriptionHelp us accomplish our habitat restoration mission for 2026. This ...
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We Got Game Sprint & Stride Track Stars ...
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: DescriptionFind your speed, stamina, and strength! ...
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Donut Bash & Egg Hunt Dash
Organization: Wood Dale Park District
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: DescriptionDash on over to Franzen Grove to join the Easter Bunny ...
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Puzzle Palooza
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 02-28-2026
Description: DescriptionGather your team of two-four people and get ready to race ...
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Santa on the Stoop
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-21-2025
Description: DescriptionTell Santa what you want for Christmas from your front ...
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Santa on the Stoop
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 12-20-2025
Description: DescriptionTell Santa what you want for Christmas from your front ...
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General Event Sponsor 2026 Tier 2 ($250)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 01-06-2026
Description: Description2026 General Event Sponsorship Tier 2 ($250)
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General Event Sponsor 2026 Tier 1 ($500+)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 01-03-2026
Description: Description2026 General Event Sponsorship Tier 1 ($500+)
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NCC Track & Field Clinic
Organization: North Central College
Date of Race: 12-07-2025
Description: Boys & Girls (8th-12th grade), Coaches (all levels) Participants pick-one ...
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General Event Sponsor 2026 Tier 3 ($100)
Organization: Wildwood Park District
Date of Race: 01-06-2026
Description: Description2026 General Event Sponsorship Tier 3 ($100)
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Chilly Chili Spectator Lunch
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionWant to cheer on your runner or walker and have lunch ...
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Holly Jolly 1 Mile Walk/Run
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionGet ready to dash, dance, and jingle all the way through ...
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Full Moon Winter Wonder Lantern Walk
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 02-06-2026
Description: DescriptionThe Heritage Farm buildings may be closed for the winter, but ...
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Tom Talks: Geology of the Fox River Bluffs
Organization: McHenry County Conservation District
Date of Race: 03-19-2026
Description: DescriptionThe origin of the spectacular topography of Fox River Bluffs dates ...
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World Class Racewalking Clinic - Evanston, IL
Organization: World Class Racewalking
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: Contact: ashley M. - 312 373-0457 Fee: $225 ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Arlington Heights, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights (IL) is a village in Cook County with an estimated population of 75,101.[4]
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