Upcoming Races in Springfield

Endurance Grid lists 11 races in Springfield, Illinois, from July to October 2026.

11
Upcoming races
3
Sports covered

Host City

About Springfield, IL

Population

113,714

as of 2023

City Elevation

590 ft

Nearest Airport

SPI

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

Major Hub

STL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

Races in Springfield, IL

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Springfield, Illinois on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

11 races in Springfield

July 2026 Springfield, Illinois Races

4 upcoming races in Springfield, Illinois in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
Freedom Run 2026
Home Plate Bar & Grill, Springfield, IL
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 86° / 66°·590 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Running
Women's Distance Festival
1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 86° / 66°·590 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Triathlon
Springfield Kids Triathlon
Nelson Center - 1601 North Fifth Street, Springfield, IL
Sprint
Avg 86° / 66°·590 ft city elevation
Jul
25
Sat
Triathlon
Lake Springfield Triathlon
100 Long Bay Lane, Springfield, IL
Sprint · Olympic
Avg 85° / 66°·590 ft city elevation

August 2026 Springfield, Illinois Races

3 upcoming races in Springfield, Illinois in August.
Aug
8
Sat
Running
Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield
1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 85° / 65°·590 ft city elevation
Aug
13
Thu
Running
Illinois State Fair Parade Run
Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 84° / 64°·590 ft city elevation
Aug
23
Sun
Running
Abe's Amble
801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL
5K · 10K
Avg 83° / 63°·590 ft city elevation

September 2026 Springfield, Illinois Races

3 upcoming races in Springfield, Illinois in September.
Sep
11
Fri
Running
Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K
426 s 7th St, Springfield, IL
4 Mile
Avg 80° / 57°·590 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Run for Honor
1605 N 5th St, Springfield, IL
5K
Avg 74° / 51°·590 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 74° / 51°·590 ft city elevation

October 2026 Springfield, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Springfield, Illinois in October.
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Washington Park Trail Trek
Washington Park, Springfield, IL
5K
Avg 63° / 41°·590 ft city elevation

Just Outside Springfield

Races near Springfield

Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026
Sun, Sep 13
90 Wild Rose Ln., Rochester, IL
5 mi away
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Rochester, IL
Sun, Sep 13
Rochester Community Park, Rochester, IL
5 mi away
OCI Therapy 2026 5K
Sat, Oct 3
Rochester Community Park, Rochester, IL
5 mi away
SRC Twilight Mile presented by ASICS
Fri, Jun 4
1501 E. Plummer Blvd, Chatham, IL
7 mi away
2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K
Sat, Jul 18
700 S. Main Street, Chatham, IL
9 mi away
Levee Trail Trek 5K
Sat, Sep 5
3960 Central Point Rd, Cantrall, IL
9 mi away
Capital City Century
Sat, Sep 19
Sherman Athletic Club, Sherman, IL
9 mi away
14th Annual Springfield Marathon & Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K
Sat, Nov 7
Danenberger Family Vineyards, New Berlin, IL
12 mi away
Jared Lee. Edge Memorial 5k/10k
Sat, Sep 12
500 South Walnut Rd, Williamsville, IL
13 mi away
Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12- Williamsville 6.6K
Wed, Sep 9
117 N Elm St, Williamsville, IL
13 mi away
Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 14 – Divernon 6.6K
Sat, Sep 12
Corner of Brown St & Reichert Rd, Divernon, IL
15 mi away
Historic Elkhart Hill Trail Run
Sat, Jul 18
Elkhart Hill, Elkhart, IL
19 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Springfield, Illinois?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 11 upcoming races in Springfield, Illinois, spanning 3 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Springfield?+
Springfield hosts aquabike, running, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Springfield?+
Races in Springfield 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 July and August.
What race distances can you find in Springfield?+
Upcoming races in Springfield cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, Sprint, and Olympic.