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Races in Oak Forest, IL

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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

bar volunteer (timing at bars)

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 04-26-2025

Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...

R2P Spring Half Marathon Relay

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 04-26-2025

Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...

course volunteer (2 hours)

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 04-26-2025

Description: The 9th Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon 5k ...

Track & Field Camp

Organization: Frankfort Park District

Date of Race: 06-16-2025

Description: DescriptionDash, jump, and throw with Skyhawks Track & Field! This program ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

R2p Marathon Relay

Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.

Date of Race: 11-08-2025

Description: Calling all volunteers We will need a variety of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pickleball Social - Dinkin’ in the Sun

Organization: The Community House

Date of Race: 06-26-2025

Description: DescriptionAdult Pickleballers join us for a evening of fun laughter, ...

Spring Clean Flea Market

Organization: Glen Ellyn Park District

Date of Race: 05-17-2025

Description: DescriptionSpring is here and it’s time to clean out your ...

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 ...

Pierogi Fest

Organization: Frankfort Park District

Date of Race: 07-25-2025

Description: DescriptionHeld in Downtown Whiting, Pierogi Fest provides an annual opportunity for ...

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 ...

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 ...

2025 End of Season Major Taylor Trail Clean ...

Organization: Major Taylor Trail Keepers Chicago

Date of Race: 08-23-2025

Description: This year’s End of Season Major Taylor Trail cleanup will start ...

2025 Earth Day Major Taylor Trail Clean Up ...

Organization: Major Taylor Trail Keepers Chicago

Date of Race: 04-26-2025

Description: This year’s 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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