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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January 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
January 18, 2020
9:00 am 		Frozen 5k
Hessel Park in Champaign, IL
January 18, 2020
10:00 am 		Bill Hill/Big Chill Fun Run
Kuchie’s On the Water in Creve Couer, IL
January 18, 2020
1:00 pm 		The Lake Run Club's Chilly Chili Run
Green Gables – Lake Bloomington in Hudson, 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
February 15, 2020
9:00 am 		I Heart St. Jude 5K & 1 Mile
Tower Park in Peoria Heights, IL
February 22, 2020
9:00 am 		Running of the Nerds
Jennings Park in Neoga, IL
February 29, 2020
9:00 am 		OTS Road Race for Animals
College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana, IL

March 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
March 7, 2020
10:00 am 		Miller Park Zoo Stampede
Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, IL
March 14, 2020
8:00 am 		Blarney Blitz 5K
Kelleher’s Irish Pub & Eatery in Peoria, IL
March 14, 2020
10:45 am 		Run to LSB
Downtown Decatur, IL, Near Courthouse in Decatur, IL
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
8:00 am 		Southern Illinois Spring Classic
Parkside Elementary School in Lawrenceville, IL
March 28, 2020
9:00 am 		Penguin in the Park
Fairview Park in Decatur, IL
March 28, 2020
9:00 am 		Peoria Riverfront Museum Interplanetary 5K
Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, 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 11, 2020
9:00 am 		Tiger Trot Challenge 5k Run/Walk
Independence Park in Marquette Heights, IL
April 11, 2020
10:00 am 		Litchfield Spring Duathlon
Litchfield High School in Litchfield, 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 9, 2020
8:00 am 		Kirby Derby 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Kids Race
Forest Preserve Park in Monticello, IL
May 9, 2020
10:00 am 		Fat Ass 5k & Street Party for Charity
Historic Downtown Springfield, IL in Springfield, IL
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
June 27, 2020
8:00 am 		Quadruple Bypass 4k & Fun Run
Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area #3 in Litchfield, 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

August 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
August 1, 2020
8:00 am 		Old Settlers Run/Walk
one block east of Main St at flashing light by Orpheum in Hillsboro, IL
August 29, 2020
7:00 am 		Fit for Life Classic
Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area #3 in Litchfield, 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
September 20, 2020
7:30 am 		Shoreline Classic
Nelson Park in Decatur, IL

October 2020

Date & Time Race Name & Location
October 3, 2020
9:00 am 		Harvest Hootenanny
Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area #3 in Litchfield, IL
October 10, 2020
8:00 am 		Whiskeydaddle Races: The Shot 5k
Downtown Peoria in Peoria, IL
October 11, 2020
7:30 am 		Whiskeydaddle Races: Marathon & Half Marathon
Downtown Peoria in Peoria, 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