Upcoming Races in Palatine

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Palatine, Illinois, from October 2026 to June 2027.

5
Races
2
Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Palatine

The Palatine race calendar is busiest in October, June, and November. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 2 Mile / 3K, 8K / 5 Mile, 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

66,548

as of 2023

City Elevation

727 ft

Nearest Airport

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Palatine, IL

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5 races in Palatine

October 2026 Palatine, Illinois Races

3 upcoming races in Palatine, Illinois in October.
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash
345 N. Eric Drive, Palatine, IL
5K
Avg 59° / 42°·727 ft city elevation
Oct
24–25
Sat–Sun
Trail RunningRunning
OUTLAST CHICAGO
1599 Pepper Tree Dr, Palatine, IL
Avg 57° / 39°·727 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Cardio Kidz Costume Run
Winston Campus Elementary Track, Palatine, IL
Avg 58° / 41°·727 ft city elevation

November 2026 Palatine, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Palatine, Illinois in November.
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Palatine Park District Turkey Trot
Harper College Health and Recreation Center, Palatine, IL
2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 44° / 30°·727 ft city elevation

June 2027 Palatine, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Palatine, Illinois in June.
Jun
5
Sat
Running
Oneness 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 2027
1599 Pepper Tree Drive, Palatine, IL
5K · 10K
Avg 77° / 57°·727 ft city elevation

Just Outside Palatine

Races near Palatine

Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg
Sat, Oct 24
Busse Woods Grove 27, Rolling Meadows, IL
3 mi away
Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods
Sat, Mar 13
Busse Woods Picnic Grove 28, Rolling Meadows, IL
3 mi away
Lucky Dog 5K - Schaumburg
Sat, Mar 13
Busse Woods Grove 28, Rolling Meadows, IL
3 mi away
Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash
Sat, Dec 5
220 West Campbell, Arlington Heights, IL
3 mi away
Arlington Heights Turkey Trot
Thu, Nov 26
400 S HIGHLAND AVE, Arlington Heights, IL
3 mi away
Deer Park St. Paddy's 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Sun, Mar 14
20506 N Rand Rd., Deer Park, IL
4 mi away
Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Sun, May 2
425 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg, IL
4 mi away
Strides for UNICEF
Sat, Aug 29
651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
5 mi away
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Buffalo Grove, IL
Sun, Sep 13
Willow Stream Park, Buffalo Grove, IL
5 mi away
Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K
Thu, Nov 26
308 Old Mchenry Rd, Long Grove, IL
5 mi away
Monster Education Foundation 5K/3K race/walk
Sat, Sep 19
201 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL
5 mi away
Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk
Sun, Oct 25
Wheeling Park District-Heritage Park, Wheeling, IL
5 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Palatine, Illinois?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Palatine, Illinois, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Palatine?
Palatine hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Palatine?
Races in Palatine 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 October and June.
What race distances can you find in Palatine?
Upcoming races in Palatine cover distances including 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, and 10K.