Races near Chicago in October 2026
Updated
32 races are on the calendar near Chicago in October 2026, starting with Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Saturday, October 17 in Chicago. Listed by date, with prices and early-bird deadlines where the race publishes them.
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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Sat Oct 17 · 7:15 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
5K10KHalf marathon
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Cantigny 5K Run/Walk 2026 - Benefiting The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Sat Oct 17 · 9:00 AM · Wheaton · West Suburbs
1 mile5K
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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase
Sat Oct 24 · 8:00 AM · Lake Bluff · North Shore & North Suburbs
1 mile5K
from $23Goes up Oct 24 -
from $100Goes up Oct 22
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from $32
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from $60Goes up Oct 24
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from $30
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from $54.99Goes up Oct 24
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from $50Goes up Oct 24
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Run for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake - 5K and Haunted Fun Walk/Run
Sat Oct 24 · 6:00 PM · Hobart · Northwest Indiana
1 mile5KTrail
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from $35Goes up Oct 25
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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
Sun Oct 25 · 8:25 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
5KHalf marathon
from $64Goes up Oct 18 -
Hot Cider Hustle - Wheaton 8 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk
Sun Oct 25 · 8:30 AM · Wheaton · West Suburbs
5K8 miles
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26th Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial Run/Walk
Sun Oct 25 · 9:00 AM · Rolling Meadows · North Shore & North Suburbs
5K
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from $45Goes up Oct 25
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from $35Goes up Oct 22
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from $45Goes up Oct 25
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from $79
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from $35
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from $10
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Riverside Foundation Halloween Hustle 5K Walk or Run
Sun Oct 25 · 10:00 AM · Lincolnshire · North Shore & North Suburbs
5K
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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Oct 31 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston
Sat Oct 31 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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Quick answers
How many races are near Chicago in October 2026?
32 races are listed near Chicago in October 2026. The first is Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Saturday, October 17 in Chicago, and the last is PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston on October 31.
What is the cheapest race near Chicago in October 2026?
Phide Phive-K on October 25 has the lowest listed entry fee: $10. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.
When does the next early-bird price end for races near Chicago?
Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km: the Half marathon goes from $105 to $120 after October 18. 2 more of these races publish a later price increase.
Are there half marathons or marathons near Chicago in October 2026?
Yes: 5 half marathons and 0 marathons. The first is Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on October 17.