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Monster Mash is a Michigan race series organized by Finish Line Runs, an event group based near Detroit and Ann Arbor. The race has been held annually since 2019, designed as a run for families and individuals of all paces and experience levels. The organizer focuses on the additional elements: race shirts, medals, and post-race refreshments are key attractions. The event also partners with Make-A-Wish, and participant contributions have generated $8,347.62 for the charity since its inception. A local collaboration with Dick's in Novi offers participants a 20% discount coupon.

The Rotary Run Charity Classic is a family running event in Hinsdale, known locally as Hinsdale's Family Run. Now in its 30th year, the event maintains a straightforward approach with affordable entry fees, a reduced rate for families, and race choices suitable for various ages and skill levels. The event focuses on families participating together, rather than a single competitive field. Entry fees support Rotary's charitable initiatives, both in the local community and abroad, making the day a combination of a race, a family activity, and a fundraising effort.

The Naperville Half Marathon, 10K & 5K all start and finish near downtown Naperville, with the race village close to the center of town. The races are run on a cool October morning and give runners a choice between the half marathon, the Endeavor Health 10K, and the 5K. It is a local event with spectator support, volunteer assistance, personalized bibs, finisher medals, shirt and hoodie options, and post-race food for in-person runners. The half marathon and 10K courses tour central Naperville, including downtown streets, historic sights, neighborhoods, and a section around Naperville North High School where runners can spot people ahead of or behind them. The course is relatively flat, which makes it friendly for steady pacing. The series also offers a virtual option, and repeat runners can earn consecutive-year finisher medals, premium awards, multi-race awards, and Chicagoland Distance Challenge medals when they qualify.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Races occur annually in the fall in Oak Park, Illinois, west of Chicago. The event includes a 10K, a 5K, and a youth mile for children 7 and up, accommodating runners, walkers, families, and local club members in a single morning. The Parks Foundation of Oak Park organizes the race, which is one of the longest-running road races in Illinois. The 10K route is most connected to the namesake, passing five Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes and the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. The course is primarily on flat suburban streets, winding through Oak Park’s tree-lined neighborhoods. The start and finish are located near Ontario Street and Elmwood Avenue. Participants receive a long-sleeved race shirt, a fitting tradition for a fall event in the Chicago area.

The Batavia United Way Bat Race 5K & 10K is a Halloween-themed running and walking event in downtown Batavia, Illinois, starting at River and State Street near 31 North River Street. This October race features a 10K, a 5K, and a kids' quarter-mile fun run. The main distances include separate entries for adults and students. The event is chip-timed and welcomes more than just fast runners; walkers, students, families, and children are all accommodated. The course follows the Fox River Bike Path, offering a riverfront route through Batavia instead of a standard road loop. Participants come from approximately 30 nearby zip codes, and the race has been held for over ten years. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K, and all participants receive a finisher medal. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for group, duo, adult, and child categories. Food and snacks are also available on race day.

Turkey Trails - Greater Chicago is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Shorewood, Illinois, starting from Route 59 Access. Participants can select a 1 mile, 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating walkers, newer runners, families, and those seeking a longer distance. The event embraces the holiday spirit with finisher medals, designer shirts, custom bibs, complimentary participant photos, and refreshments at the finish line. The 1 mile and kids' dash are untimed. The 5K and 10K offer youth pricing for children 12 and under. The kids' dash provides children 10 and under with a mini bib, youth shirt, and medal. Chip timing, live results, and awards are provided for the main timed races. A virtual option is available for those unable to attend in Shorewood.

The Candy Cane Course - Greater Chicago is a Christmas-themed running event held in December at Hammel Woods, starting from the Route 59 Access in Shorewood, Illinois. Families can participate in multiple ways: a Kids Dash, an untimed 1 Mile, chip-timed 5K, 10K, and 15K races, or through virtual participation and a Volunteer then Run option. The 5K, 10K, and 15K include chip timing, live results, awards, a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The 1 Mile offers the same shirt and medal but without timing. The Kids Dash is for children 10 and under, providing a mini bib, youth shirt, and a crafted medal; children can run this dash for free if they forgo the included items. The event also provides free participant photos, reduced pricing for runners 12 and under in the 5K and 10K, and refreshments at the finish line.

The Catch the Elf 5k & 10k is a Christmas-themed road race in Markham, Illinois, offering both 5 km and 10 km distances. Both races begin at 4000 W 155th St. This event benefits the Toy Box Connection Children’s Charity. Each distance is chip timed, with live results available online. The race features a unique format where each distance has its own “race elf” starting 90 seconds ahead of the runners. Participants who finish before their respective elf win a special prize. The event also includes overall and age-group awards, a Santa Claus station for children’s wishes, a long-sleeve race shirt, and a Secret Santa exchange. Runners can bring a wrapped, running-related gift valued at approximately $15 or less and select a different gift after completing the race.

The Fair Oaks Chicken Run is an annual community race in Fair Oaks, featuring a 5-mile Chicken Run, a non-competitive 2-mile Rooster Ramble run/walk, and a Chicken Chase for children 12 and under. This is the event's 45th edition, and it benefits the San Juan Education Foundation. The 5-mile race begins on residential streets in Old Fair Oaks before incorporating paved roads and trails in Sailor Bar, including hills that present a genuine challenge. The 2-mile Rooster Ramble follows paved roads through Old Fair Oaks, making it suitable for walkers, families, and strollers. The kids' race offers a short, chicken-themed course for younger participants.

The 13th annual Fight Hunger event at Cantigny Park offers a morning filled with food, fitness, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. Nearly 1,700 individuals unite in a shared mission to support Northern Illinois neighbors and cultivate communities. This is the Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile.