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Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach RunSponsored · Run4aCause

Walk · 4 mi · 2 mi · 0.3 mi · Fun Run

Apr 4, 2026 • 7:00 AM EDTDaytona Beach, FL

On our calendar since Apr 2015

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Celebrate Easter with a festive beach run in Daytona, featuring 4-mile, 2-mile, and kids' races on the World's Most Famous Beach. Enjoy an early start and scenic views.

Charlottesville Ten Miler Training Program

10 mi

Oct 18, 2025Charlottesville, VA

On our calendar since Sep 2017

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Join the Charlottesville Track Club's popular 5-month training program for the Ten Miler, welcoming all abilities from beginners to PR seekers. Get ready for a supportive winter journey!

Rise and Rebuild 5K Run / Walk

Walk · 5K

Mar 28, 2026Lynchburg, VA

On our calendar since Nov 2022

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Support the Free Clinic of Central Virginia's rebuilding efforts at this 5K Run/Walk in Lynchburg, VA, offering vital healthcare to the underinsured community.

The Butterfly Run

3K · 1.9 mi · Walk · 1 mi

Mar 28, 2026Alcoa, TN

On our calendar since Aug 2023

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Join The Butterfly Run in Alcoa, TN, supporting East Tennessee's babies with special needs. Features a USATF-certified 3K and a 1-Mile Celebration Walk/Run/Wheelchair.

Game On! Run Singer Island

Half Marathon · 10K · Walk

Mar 28, 2026 • 6:00 AM EDTRiviera Beach, FL

On our calendar since Dec 2018

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Experience the stunning Game On! Run Singer Island Half Marathon or 10K, a crowd-favorite event featuring breathtaking coastal views, iconic bridges, and a vibrant community finish.

Great Black Swamp Festival of Races

25K · 16 mi · 15K · 9.3 mi · 10K · 5K · 1K · 0.6 mi · 15.2K · Marathon

Mar 28, 2026 • 7:00 AM EDTWhitehouse, OH

On our calendar since Dec 2013

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Join the Great Black Swamp Festival of Races in Whitehouse, OH, offering 25K, 15K, 10K, 5K, and a free Kids 1K, presented by the Toledo Roadrunners Club.

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9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois

5K · Walk · 1 mi

Sep 5, 2026 • 8:00 AM CDTSouth Barrington, IL

On our calendar since May 2024

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Eckert's Spiked Apple 5k

Walk · 5K

Sep 5, 2026 • 8:30 AM CDTBelleville, IL

On our calendar since Mar 2025

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Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10K

Half Marathon · 10K

Sep 5, 2026 • 8:00 AM CDTWheaton, IL

On our calendar since Dec 2013

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The Ultimate SUCK

50 mi · 25 mi · 10 mi

Sep 4, 2026 • 7:00 PM CDTCuba, IL

On our calendar since Sep 2012

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The Ultimate SUCK is a grueling 4, 12, or 36-hour challenge combining farm chores, military boot camp, and trail running, demanding extreme endurance and heavy gear.

JJK5K

5K · Walk · 1.3 mi

Sep 7, 2026 • 9:00 AM CDTMadison, IL

On our calendar since Feb 2023

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Run or walk on the iconic World Wide Technology Raceway oval, celebrating hometown hero Jackie Joyner-Kersee and supporting youth programs during NASCAR Cup Series Weekend.

Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk 2026, In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes

Walk · 5K

Sep 11, 2026 • 6:00 PM CDTElwood, IL

On our calendar since Jan 2025

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Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races

10K · 5K · Walk

Sep 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM CDTArcola, IL

On our calendar since Oct 2016

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Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run

5K · Walk · Fun Run · 2 mi · 0.6 mi

Sep 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM CDTMarion, IL

On our calendar since Sep 2024

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Sand Creek Trail Run

4.4 mi · 7.6 mi

Sep 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM CDTDecatur, IL

On our calendar since Jul 2020

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Swag included

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Underground Railroad 5k

Walk · 5K · Fun Run

Sep 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM CDTPrinceton, IL

On our calendar since Sep 2017

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Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

5K · 10K · Marathon · Half Marathon · Fun Run · 1 mi · Walk

Sep 12, 2026 • 7:30 AM CDTChicago, IL

On our calendar since Jan 2026

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Cause Driven

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Swag included

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Chicago, IL

Sep 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM CDTChicago, IL

On our calendar since Mar 2026

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Cause Driven

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Swag included

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run

5K · Fun Run · 1 mi

Sep 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM CDTSkokie, IL

On our calendar since Feb 2024

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Thin Mint Sprint 2026

Walk · 5K · 1 mi · Fun Run

Sep 12, 2026 • 8:30 AM CDTFox River Grove, IL

On our calendar since Mar 2015

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Beginner Friendly

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Swag included

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Galena 5k Stair Challenge

Fun Run · Walk · 5K

Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM CDTGalena, IL

On our calendar since May 2019

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Cause Driven

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Swag included

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness

5K · 7.5 mi · 2 mi · 4 mi

Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM CDTOakwood, IL

On our calendar since Jul 2020

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Swag included

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HMFA’s Tour de Heartland Fundraiser

14 mi · 40 mi

Sep 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM CDTGreenview, IL

On our calendar since Apr 2024

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Cause Driven

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Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Gift of Hope Community Foundation 5K Run, Walk & Roll

5K · 1 mi · Walk

Sep 13, 2026 • 8:30 AM CDTGlen Ellyn, IL

On our calendar since Feb 2025

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El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

Walk · 5K

Sep 13, 2026 • 8:30 AM CDTChicago, IL

On our calendar since Aug 2024

Audience & Community

Family Friendly

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Walk · 5K · 1 mi

Sep 13, 2026 • 9:00 AM CDTChicago, IL

On our calendar since Jun 2023

Audience & Community

Cause Driven

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Miles for Manufacturing 5k and 1 Mile Walk

5K · 1 mi · Walk

Sep 16, 2026 • 7:00 AM CDTChicago, IL

On our calendar since Mar 2020

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Woodland ROAR Run

5K · 1 mi · Fun Run

Sep 18, 2026 • 5:15 PM CDTGurnee, IL

On our calendar since Mar 2017

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Glow in the Garden 5k

5K · Fun Run

Sep 18, 2026 • 7:30 PM CDTRockford, IL

On our calendar since Apr 2018

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Swag included

Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Morton Pumpkin Classic

10K · Walk · 2 mi · Fun Run

Sep 19, 2026 • 7:15 AM CDTMorton, IL

On our calendar since May 2021

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Run Vibes summarySummarization pending

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Full listing on the race page · official details from the source

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