Illinois Marathon Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best marathons in Illinois for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 9 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Illinois below and join the running community at these great events!

April 2025
Apr
24-26
Th - Sa

Illinois Race Weekend

5 km 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
May 2025
May
4
Sunday

Chicagoland Spring Marathon

10 km 13 mi 26 mi
May
10
Saturday

F^3 Cap Sauers Trail Marathon

Trail Run 10 mi 26 mi
September 2025
Sep
6
Saturday

Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon

26 mi
Sep
21
Sunday

Fox Valley Marathon Races

5 km 13 mi 20 mi 26 mi
Sep
27-28
Sa - Su

Quad Cities Marathon

5 km 10 km 21 km 42 km
Sep
27
Saturday

Belleville Main Street Marathon

13 mi 26 mi
October 2025
Oct
11
Saturday

Des Plaines River Trail Races

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi 50 km 50 mi
Oct
25
Saturday

Screaming Pumpkin

2 mi 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
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