You can run Illinois half-marathon events in Belleville, Bloomington, Champaign, Charleston, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Deer Creek, Elk Grove, Elk Grove Village, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Fulton, Galena, Geneva, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, McHenry, Moline, Naperville, Roscoe, Schaumburg, and St. Charles.
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October 17, 2026
100-500 runners
Chicago, Illinois
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 17, 2026
100-500 runners
Orangeville, Illinois
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 18, 2026
500-1000 runners
Naperville, Illinois
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 24, 2026
100-500 runners
Peoria, Illinois
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 25, 2026
100-500 runners
Chicago, Illinois
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 7, 2026
100-500 runners
Springfield, Illinois
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
November 7, 2026
1-100 runners
New Berlin, Illinois
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 8, 2026
100-500 runners
Geneva, Illinois
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 28, 2026
500-1000 runners
Schaumburg, Illinois
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
January 30, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
Chicago, Illinois
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
February 13, 2027
100-500 runners
Marion, Illinois
- Half Marathon, Trail
March 13, 2027
1-100 runners
Lemont, Illinois
- Half Marathon, Trail
Running in Illinois
FAQ
What are the most popular Illinois half marathons?
The most popular Illinois half marathon is the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 in 2023 had over 5,000 finishers. Followd by the Life Time Chicago Spring Half in 2024 with 4,828 finishers. And then the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend half marathon with 2,179 finishers.
What are the best Illinois half marathons for beginners in 2026?
When it comes to best half marathons in Illinois for beginners, we recommend the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 for it’s race production and crowds, the Life Time Chicago Spring for the prettiest course through downtown Chicago and along Lake Michigan, and the Quad Cities Half Marathon in Moline because of it’s flat, scenic course.
Which Illinois cities have half marathons?
