Frozen Tundra 5K

Half Day at the Lake is a unique ultra-running event held in Evanston, Illinois, featuring 6- and 12-hour race options. The race takes place on a scenic 2-mile loop along Chicago’s north shore lakefront path, passing through Evanston’s lakefront and Northwestern University’s campus. The course is a..

Bloomingdale Trail 5K is an annual, family-friendly running event in Chicago, Illinois. The day features a timed 5K race along with ¼- and ½-mile dashes for young runners. The event location is 1834 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, and the site describes a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all a..

Des Plaines River Trail Races is an endurance trail event held in Lake County, Illinois, starting and finishing at Half Day Forest Preserve. The program features a Half Marathon, Marathon (Boston Qualifier), 50K, and 50 Mile ultra. Runners traverse a 100% trail course on a fast, flat crushed gravel..

Soul Crusher is a trail-running event in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offering 5- and 10-mile options. Runners navigate single-track forest trails through Veteran Acres and Sternes Woods, with a course described as challenging, fun, and bone-decorated. The start line sits in the middle of the park at a s..

Howl-o-ween 5k – Schaumburg takes place in Rolling Meadows, IL at Busse Woods. This pet-friendly 5k run/walk follows a scenic, paved, flat out-and-back Busse Woods Trail and is timed by J3 Timing with live results. The event supports animal charities, featuring Fetching Tails Foundation as a partner..

ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races are held at Lovelace Park in Evanston, IL. The event features a three-lap, 3.5-mile cross-country course that weaves hills, open fields and varied terrain, offering a challenging run for individuals and teams. Races are open to runners forming teams of th..