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Illinois

Routes
Running Trails
United States

Illinois

The best running trails in Illinois

1,274runs

4.7

(190)

27,472 people ran here

Running in Illinois is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Illinois—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Riverwalk East to Northerly Island via Lakefront Trail — Chicago
Intermediate

00:58

9.38km

Maggie Daley Park via Lakefront Trail — Chicago
Expert

01:49

17.7km

Old Town – Chicago Riverwalk loop from Van Buren Street
Expert

04:06

39.8km

The Bloomingdale Trail (The 606) — Chicago
Intermediate

00:58

9.38km

Wilson to North Avenue Beach via Lakefront Trail loop — Chicago
Expert

01:37

15.7km

Clark/Division to Belmont Harbor Dog Beach loop via Lakefront Trail— Chicago
Intermediate

01:10

11.4km

North Avenue Beach to Navy Pier via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago
Intermediate

01:05

10.6km

Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop — Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Expert

01:57

16.6km

Chicago Riverwalk trail
Easy

00:30

4.85km

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    Riverwalk East to Northerly Island via Lakefront Trail — Chicago

    00:58

    9.38km

    6:10/km

    20m

    20m

    Intermediate

    4.8

    (16)

    1,092

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    2

    Maggie Daley Park via Lakefront Trail — Chicago

    01:49

    17.7km

    6:10/km

    30m

    30m

    Expert

    4.7

    (6)

    463

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    3

    Old Town – Chicago Riverwalk loop from Van Buren Street

    04:06

    39.8km

    6:10/km

    70m

    70m

    Expert

    3,227

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    The Bloomingdale Trail (The 606) — Chicago

    00:58

    9.38km

    6:09/km

    0m

    0m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    232

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Wilson to North Avenue Beach via Lakefront Trail loop — Chicago

    01:37

    15.7km

    6:10/km

    20m

    20m

    Expert

    208

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Clark/Division to Belmont Harbor Dog Beach loop via Lakefront Trail— Chicago

    01:10

    11.4km

    6:11/km

    20m

    20m

    Intermediate

    4.0

    (1)

    167

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    North Avenue Beach to Navy Pier via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

    01:05

    10.6km

    6:10/km

    20m

    20m

    Intermediate

    155

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop — Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

    01:57

    16.6km

    7:02/km

    80m

    80m

    Expert

    4.7

    (3)

    145

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Chicago Riverwalk trail

    00:30

    4.85km

    6:10/km

    10m

    10m

    Easy

    138

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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10

Busse Lake loop via Busse Forest Trail Red Paved — Elk Grove, Illinois

01:33

12.8km

7:12/km

20m

20m

Intermediate

4.9

(15)

115

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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