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Spring races near Chicago (2027)

Updated October 17, 2026

38 races are on the calendar near Chicago in spring 2027, starting with Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k on Saturday, March 6 in Manhattan. That covers March to May. 9 of them publish an upcoming price increase, so signing up early saves money.

All spring races 5K races (32)10K races (18)Half marathons (15)Marathons (2)Trail races (4)

By date

Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

Sat Mar 6 · 11:00 AM · Manhattan · South Suburbs

5K

from $30Reg. closed
Lucky Dog 5K - Schaumburg

Sat Mar 13 · 8:30 AM · Rolling Meadows · North Shore & North Suburbs

5K

from $25Reg. closed
Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge

Sat Mar 13 · 9:00 AM · Lemont · South Suburbs

10KHalf marathonTrail

from $60Goes up Jan 30
Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods

Sat Mar 13 · 12:00 PM · Rolling Meadows · North Shore & North Suburbs

5K

from $30Goes up Dec 19
Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun Mar 14 · 8:15 AM · Deer Park · North Shore & North Suburbs

5K10K

from $12.99
Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 10K

Sun Mar 14 · 10:00 AM · St. Charles · West Suburbs

10KTrail

from $70Reg. closed
St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler

Wed Mar 17 · 5:30 PM · Crown Point · Northwest Indiana

5K

from $30
St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

Sat Mar 20 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

Sat Mar 20 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

Sun Mar 21 · Chicago · Chicago (city)

8K

see site
Always Hope Easter Run Chicago/Evanston

Sat Mar 27 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
SuperHeroes Run Chicago/Evanston

Sat Mar 27 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K

Sat Apr 3 · 7:00 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

10KHalf marathon

from $49.99
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat Apr 3 · 8:00 AM · Greater Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $22Goes up Dec 7
Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k

Sat Apr 3 · 8:00 AM · Winnetka · North Shore & North Suburbs

5KTrail

from $25Reg. closed
Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

Sat Apr 10 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

Sat Apr 10 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat Apr 10 · 8:00 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

5K

from $35Goes up Jan 16
I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Sun Apr 18 · 9:00 AM · Oswego · West Suburbs

1 mile5K

from $10Reg. closed
Coffee Lover Run Chicago/Evanston

Sat Apr 24 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Run for Donut Chicago/Evanston

Sat Apr 24 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun Apr 25 · 8:00 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

5K

from $39
Good Life Race

Sun Apr 25 · 8:30 AM · Oak Park · West Suburbs

1 mile5K

from $19Goes up Dec 31
Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat May 1 · 8:30 AM · Wheaton · West Suburbs

1 mile5K10K

from $30Goes up Jan 1
3rd Annual Red Wolves on the Run 5K

Sat May 1 · 9:00 AM · Lansing · South Suburbs

5K

Reg. closed
Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Sun May 2 · 7:15 AM · Schaumburg · West Suburbs

10KHalf marathonMarathon

from $39.99
Tailwagger Trot

Sun May 2 · 9:00 AM · Lisle · West Suburbs

5K

from $35Reg. closed
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago

Sat May 8 · 7:00 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $22Goes up Nov 10
F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile

Sat May 8 · 7:30 AM · Palos Hills · South Suburbs

10 milesMarathonTrail

from $75Goes up Nov 9
Quarryman Challenge

Sat May 8 · 7:30 AM · Lemont · South Suburbs

5K10 miles

from $40Reg. closed
Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 Chicago/Evanston

Sat May 8 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District

Sat May 8 · 8:00 AM · Oak Brook · West Suburbs

5K

from $25Reg. closed
Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sun May 9 · 7:40 AM · Barrington · North Shore & North Suburbs

5K

from $12.99
Run for D103 5K Run/Walk

Sat May 15 · 8:00 AM · Lincolnshire · North Shore & North Suburbs

5K

from $25Reg. closed
Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sun May 16 · 8:00 AM · Barrington · North Shore & North Suburbs

5K

from $35Reg. closed
Relay For Resilience

Sat May 22 · 8:00 AM · North Chicago · North Shore & North Suburbs

5K

Reg. closed
SuperHeroes Run Chicago/Evanston

Sat May 29 · 7:30 AM · Chicago · Chicago (city)

1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

from $30
Race To the Flag

Sun May 30 · 8:00 AM · Westmont · West Suburbs

5K

from $12Goes up May 2

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Quick answers

How many races are near Chicago in spring 2027?

38 races are listed near Chicago in spring 2027. The first is Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k on Saturday, March 6 in Manhattan, and the last is Race To the Flag on May 30.

What is the cheapest race near Chicago in spring 2027?

I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run on April 18 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?

F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon & 10 Mile: the Marathon goes from $95 to $105 after November 9. 8 more of these races publish a later price increase.

Are there half marathons or marathons near Chicago in spring 2027?

Yes: 15 half marathons and 2 marathons. The first is Muddy Shamrock @ The Forge on March 13.