Upcoming Races in Marion

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Marion, Illinois, from December 2026 to September 2027.

5
Races
1
Sport

Racing in Marion

The Marion race calendar is busiest in December, January, and April. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K and 10K.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

16,796

as of 2023

City Elevation

421 ft

Nearest Airport

MWA

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Marion, IL

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5 races in Marion

December 2026 Marion, Illinois Races

2 upcoming races in Marion, Illinois in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Blueprint For Success 5k
1421 Pharoah's Way, Marion, IL
5K
Avg 48° / 29°·421 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
The HUB Jingle Bell Jog 2026
917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL
Avg 48° / 29°·421 ft city elevation

January 2027 Marion, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Marion, Illinois in January.
Jan
23
Sat
Running
The HUB 5K for CJ 2027!
917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL
5K
Avg 41° / 23°·421 ft city elevation

April 2027 Marion, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Marion, Illinois in April.
Apr
10
Sat
Running
Southern Illinois 10K, Micro-Marathon, and PeeWee Marathon
6987 Headquarters Road, Marion, IL
10K
Avg 66° / 42°·421 ft city elevation

September 2027 Marion, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Marion, Illinois in September.
Sep
25
Sat
Running
Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
500 E Deyoung St, Marion, IL
5K
Avg 78° / 52°·421 ft city elevation

Races near Marion

Nov
21
Sat
Running
Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run
8 miles away101 S 16th St, Herrin, IL
1 Mile · 5K · 15K
Avg 54° / 33°·430 ft city elevation
Jan
2
Sat
Running
Snowman Shuffle
9 miles away700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL
5K
Avg 42° / 24°·473 ft city elevation
Jul
16
Fri
Running
Cross Country Sundown Showdown
9 miles away120 N Greenbriar Rd, Carterville, IL
5K
Avg 88° / 68°·473 ft city elevation
Sep
11
Sat
RunningUltra
The Last Boyscout
11 miles awayFerne Clyffe Dam, Goreville, IL
4 Mile
Avg 83° / 58°·665 ft city elevation
Sep
18
Sat
Running
For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K
17 miles away1010 N. Glenview Drive, Carbondale, IL
5K
Avg 80° / 55°·444 ft city elevation
Apr
9
Fri
Running
Neighborhood Co-op Feed Your Neighbor 5K
17 miles away1010 N. Glenview Drive, Carbondale, IL
5K
Avg 66° / 42°·444 ft city elevation
May
22
Sat
Trail RunningRunning
Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State Park
17 miles awayGiant City Lodge Rd, Makanda, IL
5K · Marathon · 50 Mile
Avg 85° / 62°·442 ft city elevation
Feb
13–21
Sat–Sun
Running
Fly with the Eagles Half Marathon
18 miles awayAirport Hangar 665 N. Airport Rd, Murphysboro, IL
Half Marathon
Avg 47° / 27°·412 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
Running
Rend Lake Marathon
19 miles awayNorth Marcum Beach, Benton, IL
10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 60° / 40°·461 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Jolly Jingle 5K
21 miles away320 S Capitol St, Harrisburg, IL
5K
Avg 55° / 35°
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Tunnel Hill
21 miles away301 E Vine St, Vienna, IL
Marathon · 50 Mile · 100K · 100 Mile
Avg 58° / 38°·365 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Cobden’s Christmas in the Village 5k
22 miles away217 Locust St, Cobden, IL
5K
Avg 51° / 32°

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Marion, Illinois?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Marion, Illinois, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Marion?
Marion hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Marion?
Races in Marion run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in December and January.
What race distances can you find in Marion?
Upcoming races in Marion cover distances including 5K and 10K.