Chicago, Illinois (United States of America) - "Will Run for Beer Chicago 5K". Raise a glass! The 3rd Annual Will Run for Beer Chicago 5K is coming to Lincoln Park on October 25, 2025! Experience a brewtiful, flat 5K course as you enjoy a local tour of the Chicago Lakefront and skyline by foot. Celebrate crossing the finish line with complimentary beer (21+) and delicious food at the lager than life post-race brewfest! PLUS, you'll get some beertastic race swag to commemorate your achievement in style. http://go.evvnt.com/2743924-0?pid=6562

Chicago, Illinois (United States of America) - "Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods". Howl-o-ween 5K is all about running (or walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters! Join us on Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at 9:00 am CST for an exciting "Howl-o-ween Themed" event that features a beautiful paved route around Dan Ryan Forest Preserve and helps raise funds for K9's for Veterans NFP! This race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. 5k registration includes: short sleeve t-shirt, finisher medal, doggie finisher medallion, chip timed race bib, live race results, and finish line treats for humans and dogs! Can I run with my pet? Absolutely! We are running to support pets, pet lovers, and animal charities! So you can run or walk with or without your pet! Is registration required for dogs? No. Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k and are not required to sign up. For more info visit the registration page. www.runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/Howloween5kMidlothianReservoir?raceRefCode=ODV2SS7v&aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Bourbonnais, Illinois (United States of America) - "Turkey Trot". Get ready to run (or trot) this fall! Our Turkey Trot Race registration opens early this fall - don’t miss your chance to join the fun. Whether you’re racing for speed or just for laughs, this event promises plenty of fun. Be sure to sign up and don’t let this one pass you by! Get ready to gobble and go! Stay tuned for more details! www.btpd.org/park-district-events/turkey-trot

Naperville, Illinois (United States of America) - "Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot". The Naperville Noon Lions Club will host its 28th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving AM, November 27, 2025 starting at 8:00 AM. Registration is open. Only on-line registration is accepted. This is a chip timed race with awards given to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three finishers in each age group. Runners, walkers, running strollers and special needs runners/walkers are welcome. Adult registration $35 (+ fee) until Oct. 31, 2025; $40 (+ fee) thru Nov. 21; $45 (+ fee) thereafter. Children ages 10-14 $30 and children 9 and under $25. All proceeds benefit individuals with vision, hearing or diabetes issues. Packet pick up will be the The Running Company store in downtown Naperville on Nov. 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26 and at Naperville Central High School on race day starting at 7:00 AM. www.napervilleturkeytrot.com

Columbia, Illinois (United States of America) - "American Bottoms 100". This is a unique road ultra on a beautiful course, following the Mississippi River as you run through the historic American Bottom. Race headquarters is in Columbia, Illinois, just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. The race offers a 110-mile and a 55-mile option. The course will loosely follow the American Discovery Trail and the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail, Illinois' first road. You’ll watch the sun rise over the Illinois bluffs while running on levees and deserted backroads, from Columbia to the confluence of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers. You’ll make your way through many historic sites, including Piggott's Fort, Fort de Chartres, and the town of Prairie du Rocher. This is a flat and fast course with generous cut-off times, plenty of aid stations, and a friendly atmosphere. It will make a great first hundred miler or a chance for you to set a new personal record at this distance. So, if you're interested in a no-frills ultra with a low entry fee, then come test yourself this spring on the American Bottom. The 110-mile race starts at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 and finishes at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, with a 34-hour cut-off, 18:32 minute-per-mile pace, 1,400 feet of elevation gain total, out-and-back course, 76% levees and 24% hardball road, and 17 aid stations. The 55-mile race starts at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 and finishes at 10:00 p.m. the same day, with a 15-hour cut-off, 16:21 minute-per-mile pace, 700 feet of elevation gain total, point-to-point course, 76% levees and 24% hardball road, and 8 aid stations. https://americanbottoms100.com