4 running, fun run, and walking events in Skokie, Illinois

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, fun run, and walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Niles Township Food Pantry Fun Run 2026 [raceroster.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join Niles Township Government, for our Food Pantry Fun Run on June 6th, 2026 starting at 9:00 AM.

  Our 5k color run promises fun for all ages, with exciting extras like face painting, a balloon...

  Join Niles Township Government, for our Food Pantry Fun Run on June 6th, 2026 starting at 9:00 AM.

  Our 5k color run promises fun for all ages, with exciting extras like face painting, a balloon artist, Kona Ice, the Soul Good Coffee Truck and Treats, and a Touch-a-Truck experience. Explore tables from local community organizations and help us reach our goal of raising $25,000 to support Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation!

  Don't miss this colorful day of connection and joy!

  Participants under 3 years old are free. Registration closes on May 11.

  5k Fun Run Run

  9310 Kenton Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, 60077, United States
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• Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run [backlotbash.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  We are no longer taking registrations for the Kids 1/2 Mile Color Run, the race is full. Thank you.

  On Saturday, August 24. 2024, Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and Kid's Run will be held in Downtown...

  We are no longer taking registrations for the Kids 1/2 Mile Color Run, the race is full. Thank you.

  On Saturday, August 24. 2024, Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and Kid's Run will be held in Downtown Skokie (in and around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash) and will include a half-mile kids run.

  Packet Pick-up:

  • Thursday 8/21/24 9a-8:30p Weber Leisure Center 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie

  • Friday 8/22/24 9a-3p Weber Leisure Center 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie

  • Friday 8/22/24 5p-7p at Backlot Bash (by the intersection of Floral St and Oakton St.)

  • Race Day 8/23/24 6:30a-7:45a 5215 Oakton St. Skokie (pick-up is inside the Backlot Bash grounds, at the beer tent on Oakton St)

  Race day registration:

  6:30 am – 7:45 a.m.

  Kids ½ mile Fun Run

  8 a.m.

  5K race begins

  8:30 a.m.

  The awards ceremony will follow 5K.

  5K course will close promptly at 9:30 am and participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk to complete the race.

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  the following:

  5K Run

  • Chip timing

  • T-shirt

  • USATF certified course

  • One Free Beer

  Kid's Run

  • T-shirt

  • Participation medal

  Age groups for races are as follows: Male and female – 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over.

  Presented by: Skokie Chamber of Commerce / Skokie Public Library / Village of Skokie / Skokie Park District

  Niles Township High School District 219

  3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, Illinois, 60077, United States
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• Ana Banana 5k & Fun Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  This year, all additional funds raised from the event will go toward establishing the Ana Molnar Foundation. Inspired by Ana’s life and spirit, this foundation will be dedicated to supporting...

  This year, all additional funds raised from the event will go toward establishing the Ana Molnar Foundation. Inspired by Ana’s life and spirit, this foundation will be dedicated to supporting families navigating the hardships of pediatric cancer. Our goal is to offer tangible help, emotional support, and a sense of community to those who need it most. No child should ever have to face such a devastating illness without support—and through this foundation, they won’t have to.

  1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

  Harms Rd & Old Orchard Rd Harms Woods North, Skokie, Illinois, 60077, United States
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