Running around Normal
8 upcoming events
Get running around Normal in your weekly roundup.
See it on a mapVenues at a glanceOazis lists 8 running events around Normal, pulled from ticket sites and venue calendars, updated every day.
Right now, most of the action is around Miller Park, Tipton Trail Parking and 505 E. Washington.
Events — running around Normal
Sat14
Saturday 14 November
Later
Thu 26 · 9 AMFree
RunningSports & fitness
City of Bloomington Turkey Trot
1020 S Morris Ave
Sat 5 · 8 AM$15–30
RunningTrail & ultra
Da Deer Run Run
20 Timber Pointe Lane
Sat 12 Dec · 1 PM
RunningOutdoors
Ugliest Sweater Run
Miller Park
Sat 9 Jan · 11 AM$25–35
RunningOutdoors
Frozen Fairway 5K
1901 N Towanda Ave
Sat 8 May · 3 PM$10–25
RunningSports & fitness
Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K
Tipton Trail Parking
Sat 19 Jun · 8 AM$10–35
RunningSports & fitness
Downs Freedom Run
505 E. Washington
Sat 18 Sep · 9 AM$10–15
RunningOutdoors
Nehemiah 5K Run/Walk
100-154 E Cole Street
See also around Normal
Fri 13 · 7 PM
Concert
Mr. Phi Significant
Braden Auditorium, Normal
Sat 14 · 7 PM
Folk / AcousticConcert
Carrie Newcomer Concert
Westbrook Auditorium, Bloomington
Sun 15 · 7 PM$82–981
PopConcert
Andy Grammer
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM
Folk / AcousticConcert
Kitchen Dwellers w/ Dogs In A Pile
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington
Thu 12 · 7 PM
Folk / AcousticConcert
Deana Carter
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts
Fri 13 · 7 PM
Singer-songwriterConcert
Mitchell Tenpenny: Speed of Light Tour 2026
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts
Tue 17 · 5:30 PMFree
Theatre
FreeStage's The Wolves
Milner Library, Normal
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM
QuizStand-up
NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
Braden Auditorium, Normal
Sun 15 · 2 PM
Socials
ISU Dance RSO Holiday Showcase
Braden Auditorium, Normal
Tue 17 · 7:30 PMFree
Theatre
FreeStage's Little Women
Milner Library, Normal
Wed 18 · 9:30 PMFree
Musical
FreeStage's Theory of Relativity
Milner Library, Normal
Tomorrow · 7 PM
Stand-upComedy
Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts
Wed 11 · 1 PMFree
Science
Drop-in demonstration: Human-computer interaction projects led by Christopher Lackey
University Galleries, Normal
Sat 14 · 4 PMFree
PoetryLiterature
November Open Mic Poetry at Bobzbay Books!
Bobzbay Books, Bloomington
Wed 11 · 5:30 PMFree
Board games
Family Fun Game Night
Children's Activity Center
Fri 13 · 6 PM
Food
Binny’s Bloomington Wine Tasting
Binny’s Bloomington
Sun 15 · 11 AM$25–33
Food
The Barrel Room Tasting Experience
The Barrel Room at DESTIHL Brewery, Normal
Fri 4 · 4 PM
Exhibition
First Friday
Downtown Bloomington
Thu 19 · 10:30 AMFree
TalkWellness
Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver
Carle Health & Fitness Center, Bloomington
Sat 14 · 10 AM
Exhibition
LEGO Exhibit
Hudson Area Public Library
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Westside Blono
The Westside Blono, Normal
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall, Normal
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Fat Jacks Bar
Fat Jacks Bar, Bloomington
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, Bloomington
Sat 14 · 9 AMFree
TournamentMiniatures
Red Raccoon Games November 2026 Warhammer 40k Singles Tournament
Red Raccoon Games, Bloomington
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at DR. McKay’s Bar & Grill
DR. McKay’s Bar & Grill, Bloomington
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Lil Beaver Brewery
Lil Beaver Brewery, Bloomington
Tomorrow · 6:30 PM
Video gamesTournament
Heartland C.C. Smash Weekly #186
1508 Vermillion Way, Normal
Sat 14 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Casper Brewing Company
Casper Brewing Company, Bloomington
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Minier Tap
Minier Tap
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Venues around Normal
OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center
1 event
Inside the
1 event
Milner Library
3 events
Braden Auditorium
7 events
Hancock Stadium
1 event
Center for the Performing Arts
5 events
University Galleries
2 events
Pizza Payaa
1 event
Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
1 event
Normal
1 event
Normal West High School
1 event
1508 Vermillion Way
1 event
Frequently asked questions
How many running events are there around Normal?
8 coming up on Oazis.
Where can you catch running around Normal?
Notably Miller Park, Tipton Trail Parking and 505 E. Washington. See the full list of venues above.