5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 515 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the UTHS Panther Pant 3 Mile & 1 Mile Family Walk in East Moline on April 22. Illinois 5K races run primarily April.

UTHS Panther Pant 3 Mile & 1 Mile Family Walk

Wed, Apr 22 · East Moline, IL East Moline

1 Mile Family Walk3 Mile Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Light Up the Night Glow Run

Fri, Apr 24 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Light Up the Night Glow Run 5K

From $25 Open

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AIWO Color Me Holi 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

3K Run or Walk & Holi Celebration5K Run or Walk & Holi CelebrationHoli Celebration Only

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Kellsie's Hope Foundation 5K and Kids Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Maryville, IL Maryville

Kellsie's Hope 5KKids Dash

Closed

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Arny Johnson 5k - 10 mile

Sat, Apr 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

5k10 mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Gigi's 5k Dash for Down Syndrome

Sat, Apr 25 · Roscoe, IL Roscoe

5k

Closed

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 25 · 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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11th annual Morris Superhero Run - April 25, 2026 downtown Morris

Sat, Apr 25 · Morris, IL Morris

2026 Morris Superhero Anyone (Kids and Adults) 1K Fun Run2026 Morris 5K Superhero Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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5k Run for Mental Health and Wellness

Sat, Apr 25 · New Lenox, IL New Lenox

5k (all ages)5k (all ages No Shirt)

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Coach's Corner Spirits Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Coach's Corner Spirits Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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S2 Faction 5K - Springfield

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K

From $40 Closed

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Valerie Stevens 5k/10k Memorial Scholarship Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Bridgeport, IL Bridgeport

Virtual Run 5K5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run 4 Recovery

Sat, Apr 25 · Moro, IL Moro

Run 4 Recovery

Closed

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Anderson Humane's Walk4Animals & 5K Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Batavia, IL Batavia

1.5 Mile Walk5k Run (Timed)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Good Life Race

Sun, Apr 26 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Junior DashYouth Mile5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5KKids' Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Plainfield Twisters 5k Fundraiser and Charity run

Sun, Apr 26 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Plainfield Twisters 5k Fundraiser and Charity run

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Avoca School District 37 Family Fun Run/Walk *Please note date change*

Sun, Apr 26 · Wilmette, IL Wilmette

Avoca School District 37 Family Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Woods Creek Feet Meet

Sun, Apr 26 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

1 Mile Run/Walk (15+ /Adult Registration)1 Mile Run/Walk (14 and Under Registration)Crazy Cub Challenge 1M & 5K (15 & Up) +4

From $10 Closed

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White Lily Project 5k Run and Walk

Sat, May 2 · Teutopolis, IL Teutopolis

1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Insight Y.O.B Walk-A-Thon 2026

Sat, May 2 · Berkeley, IL Berkeley

Insight Y.O.B Walk-A-Thon 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Kirby Derby

Sat, May 2 · Monticello, IL Monticello

5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Smiles 5K

Sat, May 2 · McHenry, IL McHenry

5K Foam Run5K Foam Run - MCHS Students

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Riddle Me This 5K

Sat, May 2 · Peoria, IL Peoria

Riddle Me This 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race

Sat, May 2 · Mchenry, IL Mchenry

5k Open Heat (7:30)5k Open Heat (6:15)5k Open Heat (9:30) +13

From $70 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Jacobs Farm Charity Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Streamwood, IL Streamwood

2.25k5KGirls on the Run 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run

From $45 Closed

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Hydrants, Hoses, and Heroes 5K

Sat, May 2 · Highland, IL Highland

Hydrant, Hoses, and Heroes 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile

Sat, May 2 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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HOH5K Run/Walk/Roll benefitting the D28 Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund

Sat, May 2 · Northbrook, IL Northbrook

HOH5K - Child (5-18)HOH5K - Adult (18+)HOH5K Tshirt Purchase ONLY +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Run to Remember

Sat, May 2 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Walk (Untimed)5K Run (Timed)Virtual 5K Run/Walk - T-Shirt, Bib, Shipping included! +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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EmpoweRun / Walk 5K

Sat, May 2 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

EmpoweRun / Walk 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Steck Elementary School Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Aurora, IL Aurora

1 Mile

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Byron Rocks 5k & 10k - Run it. Walk it. Ruck it.

Sat, May 2 · Byron, IL Byron

5k5K RuckRuck 10K +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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TCS Falcon 5K

Sat, May 2 · Carterville, IL Carterville

TCS Falcon 5K Run (10 and under)TCS Falcon 5K Walk (10 and under)TCS Falcon 5K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Mattea's Joy SuperHero 5K

Sat, May 2 · Bradley, IL Bradley

2 Mile WalkKid 2 Mile Walk (12 and under only please)Kid 5K (12 and under only please) +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Sat, May 2 · 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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Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K

Sat, May 2 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

2K Run/WalkSTEAM Quest - 2K Run/WalkSTEAM Quest - 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Lake Run

Sat, May 2 · Hudson, IL Hudson

3 Mile Walk4.37 Mile12K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run for BEER - Solemn Oath Brewery

Sun, May 3 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Run for Beer - Solemn Oath Brewery

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Tailwagger Trot

Sun, May 3 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Unit 5K

Sun, May 3 · Normal, IL Normal

One Mile5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Haven's 5K

Sun, May 3 · Winnetka, IL Winnetka

Haven's 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Donovan Color 5K & Bobcat Dash Run/Walk

Fri, May 8 · Donovan, IL Donovan

Student Price 18 and Under for the 5K5K Color Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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5k Dokie Run

Sat, May 9 · Wheeling, IL Wheeling

1mile Walk5k Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Quarryman Challenge

Sat, May 9 · Lemont, IL Lemont

5K10 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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