Central IL Race Calendar

Are you looking for a local race in the central Illinois area? Below is a listing of 1 mile to 5k, 10k, half marathons, marathons or other distance races in the central Illinois area. You may search, browse by city, or browse by event type/distance. Click on the title of any race to view more information about it and learn how to register.

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December 2019

Date & Time Race Name & Location
December 21, 2019
9:00 am 		Santa Stomp 5K
Teutopolis KC Pavilion in Teutopolis, IL
December 31, 2019
1:00 pm 		Decatur Family YMCA & Bob Brady Auto Group New Years Eve 5K
Decatur Family YMCA in Decatur, IL
December 31, 2019
8:00 pm 		Get Lit New Year's Eve Fun Run
Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland in East Peoria, IL

January 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
January 1, 2020
10:30 am 		IVS New Year's Day Resolution 5k
Tower Park in Peoria Heights, Illinois/Peoria
January 18, 2020
9:00 am 		Frozen 5k
Hessel Park in Champaign, IL
January 25, 2020
9:00 am 		Frosty 5k
RC Outfitters in Peoria, IL

February 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
February 1, 2020
10:00 am 		Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic
Carl Sandburg School in Charleston, IL

March 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
March 21, 2020
8:00 am 		Alton Half Marathon & 5K
Riverfront Park in Alton, IL
March 21, 2020
8:00 am 		Beat The Eagle 5K
St. John’s School in Lombard, IL
March 28, 2020
9:00 am 		Penguin in the Park
Fairview Park in Decatur, IL
March 29, 2020
10:30 am 		Run for Hope 5k & 10k
Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington, IL

April 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
April 4, 2020
7:30 am 		Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
Springfield Old State Capitol in Springfield, IL
April 17, 2020
8:30 pm 		Allerton Trail Glo Friday Night 5K - Allerton Trails Half Marathon & 10K
Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello, IL
April 18, 2020
9:00 am 		Allerton Trails Half Marathon & 10k
Allerton Park in Monticello, IL
April 24, 2020
7:30 pm 		Christie Clinic Illinois 5K Run/Walk at the Illinois Marathon
Research Park at University of Illinois in Champaign, IL
April 25, 2020
7:00 am 		Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay
Champaign Assembly Hall in Champaign, IL
April 25, 2020
7:40 am 		Presence Health Illinois 10k Run/Walk
Champaign Assembly Hall in Champaign, IL

May 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
May 16, 2020
8:00 am 		Bridge the Gap to Health Race: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Clat Adams Park in Quincy, IL

June 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
June 6, 2020
9:00 am 		Mazon United Methodist 5k
Mazon City Park in Mazon, IL
June 6, 2020
6:00 pm 		King of the Hill 5k
Mt. Pulaski Courthouse in Mt. Pulaski, IL
June 20, 2020
7:00 am 		Steamboat Classic
The Gateway Building in Peoria, IL

July 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
July 11, 2020
7:00 am 		Run for the Health of It
Pearce Community Center in Chillicothe, IL

September 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
September 7, 2020
7:00 am 		Bridge to Bridge Run
Running Central in Peoria, IL
September 7, 2020
7:30 am 		Arthur IL Rat Race 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Arthur Visitor’s Center in Arthur, IL

November 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
November 7, 2020
8:30 am 		Charleston Challenge 40-Mile Relay
Carl Sandburg School in Charleston, IL