Running in Illinois

Best places for workouts in Illinois

Highly rated places to run in Illinois

Washington Park, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve TrailWaterfall Glen Forest Preserve Trail, Humboldt Park, The 606The 606, Lakefront TrailLakefront Trail and Montrose Fields are popular places to run in this area.

Lakefront TrailLakefront Trail / Chicago

30km flat asphalt/concrete running route
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Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve TrailWaterfall Glen Forest Preserve Trail / DuPage County

15km hilly gravel/dirt running route
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Climate in Illinois

Illinois gets cold and snowy in the winters. Be prepared for temperatures of around -15°C0°F .

If you like running in the heat better you might enjoy the summers in Illinois. The average daily max temperatures reaches around 31°C88°F.

September might be one of the most pleasant months for running in Illinois. The temperature usually ranges from about 14°C56°F to 25°C78°F, the wind averages 3.4m/s7.7mph and the daily precipitation is 3 mm0.1 inches.

More detailed information about the weather in Illinois can be found on the page for each city.

The 606The 606 / Chicago

4.3km flat asphalt/concrete running route
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Washington Park / Springfield

Asphalt/Concrete running spot with some hills
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Humboldt Park / Chicago

Flat asphalt/concrete running spot
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