Running races in or near Oak 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 Oak 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.
Running-5K - Everyone
Organization: Northlake Pop Warner
Date of Race: 08-17-2025
Description: Our THIRD ANNUAL Northlake Pop Warner Bubble Trouble Fun Run takes ...
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Glenbard South Boys Cross Country (Gr. 6-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 06-16-2025
Description: DescriptionGet prepared for the upcoming fall season. All levels of runners ...
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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 Womenâs 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 Womenâs Half Marathon 5k ...
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Glenbard South Boys Cross Country (Gr. 6-12)
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 06-16-2025
Description: DescriptionGet prepared for the upcoming fall season. All levels of runners ...
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Run to Pub Spring Half Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-26-2025
Description: Run to Pub Half Marathon Relay! Join us for our 4th ...
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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 Womenâs Half Marathon 5k ...
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bar volunteer (timing at bars)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-26-2025
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Womenâs Half Marathon 5k ...
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R2P Spring Half Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-26-2025
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Womenâs Half Marathon 5k ...
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course volunteer (2 hours)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-26-2025
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Womenâs Half Marathon 5k ...
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Track & Field Camp
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 06-16-2025
Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...
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Northlake Bubble Trouble Fun Run
Organization: Northlake Pop Warner
Date of Race: 08-17-2025
Description: Our THIRD ANNUAL Northlake Pop Warner Bubble Trouble Fun Run takes ...
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Naperville Women's 5K - 5k - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Womenâs Half Marathon 5k ...
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Run to Pub Marathon Volunteer
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 04-26-2025
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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R2p Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...
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Run to Pub Fall Marathon Relay
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Run to Pub Marathon Relay! Save the date for our ...
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Frankfort Community Garage Sale
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 08-02-2025
Description: DescriptionEach registered participant's address will be included on a list of ...
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Pickleball Social - Dinkinâ in the Sun
Organization: The Community House
Date of Race: 06-26-2025
Description: DescriptionAdult Pickleballers join us for a evening of fun laughter, ...
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Spring Clean Flea Market
Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District
Date of Race: 05-17-2025
Description: DescriptionSpring is here and itâs time to clean out your ...
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Cardinal Track & Field
Organization: North Central College
Date of Race: 06-09-2025
Description: This two-day clinic is for those that are interested in track ...
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Pierogi Fest
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 07-25-2025
Description: DescriptionHeld in Downtown Whiting, Pierogi Fest provides an annual opportunity for ...
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25th Annual Short Run On A Long Day ...
Organization: Frankfort Park District
Date of Race: 06-18-2025
Description: Description$25 Pre-registration fee before 12:00noon Friday June 9$35 registration fee after ...
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Run to Pub Historical Run
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 09-21-2025
Description: Check in starts at 10 am. Run will start at 10:15 ...
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2025 End of Season Major Taylor Trail Clean ...
Organization: Major Taylor Trail Keepers Chicago
Date of Race: 08-23-2025
Description: This yearâs End of Season Major Taylor Trail cleanup will start ...
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2025 Earth Day Major Taylor Trail Clean Up ...
Organization: Major Taylor Trail Keepers Chicago
Date of Race: 04-26-2025
Description: This yearâs Earth Day Major Taylor Trail cleanup will start at ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Oak Forest, IL: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Oak Forest
Oak Forest (IL) is a city in Cook County with an estimated population of 27,962.[4]
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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
