Running races in or near Lake Forest, IL
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Lake Forest, 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.
Puzzle Palooza- Disney
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: DescriptionCalling all puzzle enthusiasts! Put your skills to the ultimate test ...
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Chilly Chili 2K
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: DescriptionNot ready for a 5K run, but want to see what ...
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Tom Talks: Geology and 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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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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Holiday Exhibition - 'Run, Run Rudolph'
Organization: Crystal Ice House
Date of Race: 11-23-2025
Description: DescriptionWant to cheer on your runner or walker and have lunch ...
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Mysteries of Mosgrove Cemetery
Organization: McHenry County Conservation District
Date of Race: 10-25-2025
Description: DescriptionThe prominent and respected Mosgrove family now rests peacefully on the ...
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Sunset & Full Moon Hike at Skokie Lagoons ...
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 08-29-2026
Description: Embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking with ...
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Baseball Clinic 201 (Saturday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Bradley Fieldhouse
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: This program is designed for players to build on their current ...
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Baseball Clinic 201 (Monday)
Organization: Hot Shot Sports + Bradley Fieldhouse
Date of Race: 11-03-2025
Description: This program is designed for players to build on their current ...
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Directing Workshop with Norm Holly
Organization: The Home Comedy Theater
Date of Race: 11-05-2025
Description: Learn the basics of turning improvisation into review scenes and shows ...
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Adult Tot Soccer: Session 2
Organization: Wood Dale Park District
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Adult Tot Soccer: Session 2
Organization: Wood Dale Park District
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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We Got Game NFL FLAG Camp/Tournament
Organization: Schaumburg Park District
Date of Race: 12-29-2025
Description: DescriptionOur camp is a ...
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Adult Tot Soccer: Session 2
Organization: Wood Dale Park District
Date of Race: 11-01-2025
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Total Sports (Tuesday), Session 2, 2025
Organization: Hot Shot Sports LLC
Date of Race: 11-04-2025
Description: This enrichment program features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 11-05-2025
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 11-05-2025
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Hot Shots Sports: All Sports
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 11-05-2025
Description: DescriptionThis class features a new sport each week. Some of ...
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Chicago Fall Camp
Organization: Rubio Long Snapping
Date of Race: 12-14-2025
Description: These camps, which are OPEN TO ALL LEVELS of Long Snappers, ...
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Hot Shots Sports: Powder Puff Football
Organization: Community House
Date of Race: 11-06-2025
Description: DescriptionGirls take over the gridiron in this class designed just for ...
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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 10-30-2025
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 11-02-2025
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Adult Tot Soccer (2-3 yrs)
Organization: Wauconda Park District
Date of Race: 11-02-2025
Description: DescriptionYoung children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking.
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Complete list of running events in and near Lake Forest, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Lake Forest
Lake Forest (IL) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 19,375.[4]
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