Race calendar · December 2026 · Illinois
Every 10K in Illinois in December 2026, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
8 10K races in December 2026
When in December
10K races do not spread evenly across December. The busiest weekend is December 12 and December 13, with 3 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The December 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
The busiest weekend in Illinois is December 12 and December 13, with 3 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, December 12 with 3. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
As early as you can. 2 of these December 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 8 are open for entry right now.
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $27 up to $54.99. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
November and January sit either side of December, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.
