4 running and walking events in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running and walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Glen Ellyn
4 events in Glen Ellyn-
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Lake Ellyn
1 Mile Run/Walk
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Kids 1/4 Mile Dash: 8:00 AM Start
1 Mile Classic: 8:15 AM Start
Lake Ellyn Park
645 Lenox Road
Glen Ellyn, IL
Presented by
Glen Ellyn Park District
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Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Freedom Four
4 Mile Run/Walk
Saturday, July 4, 2026
7:30 AM Start
Lake Ellyn Park
645 Lenox Road
Glen Ellyn, IL
Presented by
Glen Ellyn Park District
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 5:00 PMSee full details
On August 1st, during our Alumni Weekend, come join us for the 3rd Annual 5k hosted on COD’s main campus! There will be a 5k timed race & post race Alumni party & pizza. Start and Finish at the College of DuPage Track. View the Course Map Here
What is included with your race entry:
• A first-class running experience
• Chip-timing for accurate results.
• A totally set up and well-marked course.
Start Times: 5:00 PM
Packet Pickup: Will take place on race day at the start area.
Course Type: Road and Paved Trail with some grass crossings.
Stroller friendly? Yes
Dogs allowed? Yes
Transportation: Parking is available at the start area.
Course time limit is 7:30 PM
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Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Gift of Hope Community Foundation's 5K Run, Walk & Roll is a race to honor donor heroes and their families while celebrating with a community forever united by organ & tissue donation. This community consists of donor families, recipients, Gift of Hope employees, transplant centers, vendors, healthcare partners, community supporters and all their families and friends.
We come together as a community to share our stories, support one another, and help increase awareness of organ & tissue donation. Our goal is to increase the number of donors registered in IL to save and enhance more lives.