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Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Fall Marathon!

Choosing the right fall marathon involves more than just picking a date; it's about aligning your goals with the perfect course, location, and conditions. FindMyMarathon.com is your essential resource in this exciting process, offering an extensive listing of fall races and powerful tools to pinpoint your ideal event.

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Illinois Marathons

Decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive Illinois Marathons Calendar.

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Featured Races

Date	Race
September 7, 2025	Beantown Marathon Hingham, Massachusetts Last Boston Qualifying race of the year! 35% 2024 BQ rate (#17 in the US).
September 28, 2025	Boulderthon: Boulder Marathon Boulder, CO World-Class Marathon Experience Finishing in the Heart of Boulder.
May 25, 2025	Coeur d’Alene Marathon Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Participate in stunning Coeur d’Alene, ID for a BQ race
May 18, 2025	Windermere Marathon Spokane, Washington Enjoy a point to point Marathon course along the Centennial Trail in Spokane, WA.

Illinois Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Rend Lake Marathon Whittington, IL 03/28/2026						Mostly Flat 63 Finishers		63 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon Geneva, IL 04/12/2025						Very Flat 138 Finishers		138 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Illinois Marathon Champaign-Urbana, IL 04/26/2025						Mostly Flat 895 Finishers		895 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Chicagoland Spring Marathon Schaumburg, IL 05/04/2025						Mostly Flat 488 Finishers		488 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Starved Rock Country Marathon Ottawa, IL 05/10/2025						Rolling Hills 123 Finishers		123 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon Geneva, IL 09/06/2025						Very Flat 212 Finishers		212 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Fox Valley Marathon St. Charles, IL 09/21/2025						Mostly Flat 450 Finishers		450 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Belleville Main Street Marathon Belleville, IL 09/27/2025						Rolling Hills 166 Finishers		166 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Quad Cities Marathon Moline, IL 09/28/2025						Mostly Flat 563 Finishers		563 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Des Plaines River Trail Marathon Lincolnshire, IL 10/11/2025						Mostly Flat 225 Finishers		225 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Chicago Marathon Chicago, IL 10/12/2025						Very Flat 52,017 Finishers		52,017 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Springfield Marathon Springfield, IL 11/08/2025						Mostly Flat 88 Finishers		88 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races