5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 451 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual in Frankfort on June 17. Illinois 5K races run primarily June through July.

2026 Short Run Long Day 5k Run/Walk 26th Annual

Wed, Jun 17 · Frankfort, IL Frankfort

5k Run / Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Firefly 3K Fun Run

Fri, Jun 19 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Firefly 3KFirefly 3K Fun RunSpectator Ticket

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Maple City 4

Sat, Jun 20 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Maple City - 1 mileMaple City 4 - 4 mile race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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26th Annual June Jamboree 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · New Baden, IL New Baden

June Jamboree 5K VIRTUAL RunJune Jamboree 5k Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Plank 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5k Virtual5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure

Sat, Jun 20 · Addison, IL Addison

POW! to Cancer 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K

Sat, Jun 20 · Loda, IL Loda

Lake Escape Kids 1KLake Escape 5KLake Escape 10 K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Jun 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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5th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Olney Center Shrine Father's Day 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Olney, IL Olney

5K WALK ONLY5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Shoebox 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Davis, IL Davis

Shoebox 1 Mile Run/WalkShoebox 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Olympic Tavern 5K Spirits Run for ALS

Sat, Jun 20 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Olympic Tavern 5K Spirits Run for ALS

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Olson's Ace Dad's Dash 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkDad's Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open Closing Soon

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Going The Distance for the Salvation Army

Sat, Jun 20 · Morton, IL Morton

5K Run

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Run for Their Lives 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Mokena, IL Mokena

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Little Miracles 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Springfield, IL Springfield

3K Youth (Age 9 to 17)3K5K Youth (Age 9 to 17) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Beedles Braving Batten 5k Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Adult 5K Walk RegistrationVIRTUAL ParticipantChild 5K Walk Registration +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Local 3092 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Local 3092 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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HIS Kids Cancer Support 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Granite City, IL Granite City

5K RUN/WALK

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Palatine, IL Palatine

2026 JOURNEYS 1K Fun Run/Walk2026 JOURNEYS 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Autism 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

2 Mile WalkRun For Autism

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Wood Dale, IL Wood Dale

Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Daisy Dash

Sun, Jun 21 · Clarendon Hills, IL Clarendon Hills

Kids 1K Fun Run5K

From $20 Closed

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DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Thu, Jun 25 · Forsyth, IL Forsyth

DECU Glow Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tolono Twilight Trek 5K

Fri, Jun 26 · Tolono, IL Tolono

Tolono Twilight Trek 5K RunTolono Twilight Trek 5K Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Proud to Run: Pride Race – presented by Walgreens

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k Run5k Walk10k Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

"Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Strength 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Strides For Strength 5k Walk Only/Stroller DivisionStrides for Strength 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Carrier Mills - Stonefort Cross Country 5k!

Sat, Jun 27 · Carrier Mills, IL Carrier Mills

5k Run5k Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Today for Tomorrow

Sat, Jun 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5k5k Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Macomb, IL Macomb

2 Mile5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Malta Tractor Trot

Sat, Jun 27 · Malta, IL Malta

Tractor Trot 5K

From $30 Closed

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West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · West Salem, IL West Salem

1 mile kids fun run5K Run/Walk5K walk

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Funky Bunch 3 Mile Invite — DRESS UP!

Sat, Jun 27 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

3 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Adult5K Youth

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Belvidere Heritage Days 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Belvidere Heritage Days 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

Sat, Jun 27 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

1 Mile WalkVirtual5k Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Raging Road Rally Stronger Together Benefiting Carlee Tessendorf & Callie Plager

Sat, Jun 27 · Lanark, IL Lanark

5KT-Shirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Running For Valor

Sat, Jun 27 · Sterling, IL Sterling

2nd Annual Running For Valor

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Axes Off

Sat, Jun 27 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield

Non-Competitive 5K Run/Walk - NOT TIMEDCompetitive 5K Run/Walk - TIMED

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat, Jun 27 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Pretzel City 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Downs Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Downs, IL Downs

1 Mile Walk - Untimed5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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14th Annual Outrun the Cops 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

Adult 5KAdult 10k5k Youth +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 27 · Coal Valley, IL Coal Valley

1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Age 16 and above)1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 15 and under) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Friendship Festival 1.5 Mile Fitness WalkFriendship Festival 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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All American Amble 5K - Cancelled for 2026

Sat, Jun 27 · Rochester, IL Rochester

5K - CANCELLED

From $30 Closed

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