How many races in Illinois are there between 2026 and 2027?

There are 5 upcoming races in Illinois listed on 42Cal, from November 2026 through May 2027. The count updates automatically as races are added.

When is the best time for races in Illinois?

Most of the 8 races on this list (5 of them) fall in March and September and November.

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Quad Cities Distance Classic in Moline is the flattest race on this list, with about 33 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 8 of 8 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on October 20, 2026. Race dates, locations, and course details are updated continuously as organizers confirm changes, so this page reflects the calendar as of that date.

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Races in Illinois 2026–2027

There are 5 upcoming races in Illinois on the 42Cal calendar, from November 2026 through May 2027.

Upcoming races

November 2026 – May 2027

Date range

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85 ft

Median elevation

Race data last updated October 20, 2026.

Upcoming Races in Illinois 2026–2027

5 races

Nov 26, 2026
Registration Open
Chicago Turkey Trot
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other
Also: 5K
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Nov 26, 2026
Registration Open
North Shore Turkey Trot
Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Other
Also: 5K, 10K
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Mar 21, 2027
Opening Soon
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Chicago, IL, United States
Other
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Apr 24, 2027
Registration Open
Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon
Champaign, IL, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
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May 9, 2027
Opening Soon
Quad Cities Distance Classic
Moline, Illinois, United States
Half Marathon
Also: 5K
See full guide

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Compare These Races

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
Chicago Turkey Trot	November 2026	Chicago, United States	Other	15 m	Registration Open
North Shore Turkey Trot	November 2026	Highland Park, United States	Other	40 m	Registration Open
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K	March 2027	Chicago, United States	Other	20 m	Opening Soon
Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon	April 2027	Champaign, United States	Marathon	85 ft	Registration Open
Quad Cities Distance Classic	May 2027	Moline, United States	Half Marathon	10 m	Opening Soon
Bank of America Chicago Marathon	October 2026	Chicago, United States	Marathon	150 ft	completed
TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon	September 2026	Moline, United States	Marathon	518 ft	completed
Fox Valley Marathon	September 2026	St. Charles, United States	Marathon	152 m	cancelled