5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 446 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Lucky Dog Virtual 5K in Anywhere on March 14. Illinois 5K races run primarily March through January.

Neighborhood Co-op Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Fri, Apr 10 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Feed Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Channahon, IL Channahon

5k Run/Walk/Ruck

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Southern Illinois 10K, Micro-Marathon, and PeeWee Marathon

Sat, Apr 11 · Marion, IL Marion

0.262 mile PeeWee Marathon2.62 mi Micro Marathon10k Run +3

From $15 Open

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Hornet Hustle

Sat, Apr 11 · Harvard, IL Harvard

Hornet Hustle Kids 1KHornet Hustle 5k

From $15 Open

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IWU Against Cancer 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

5K Non-Student5K Student

From $5 Open

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The Joliet Prison Spirits Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Joliet, IL Joliet

Joliet Prison Spirits Run 5K

From $60 Open

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BlueForCrewe 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Stewardson, IL Stewardson

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k)- Greater Chicago

Sat, Apr 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Jefferson School Color Run 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Carmi, IL Carmi

Jefferson School Color Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Wild Blossom Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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S2 Faction 5K - Peoria

Sat, Apr 11 · Peoria, IL Peoria

5K

From $40 Open

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Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

Sun, Apr 12 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Duke's Alehouse Spirits Run

From $55 Open

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Springfest 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Springfest 2 Mile WalkSpringfest 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Run for the Rose

Sat, Apr 18 · Petersburg, IL Petersburg

Run for the Rose 5k

From $25 Open

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PRC Pinwheel 5K Run and Fun Walk at Donovan Park (Peoria, IL)

Sat, Apr 18 · Peoria, IL Peoria

PRC Pinwheel Fun 1 Mile WalkPRC Pinwheel 5K RunPRC Pinwheel Kids Fun Run +1

From $10 Open

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Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/WalkHeart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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The Canal Street Spirits Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Lemont, IL Lemont

Canal Street Afterlife Run

From $45 Open

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FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Chicago, IL

Sat, Apr 18 · Chicago, IL Chicago

FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

From $30 Open

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Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Salem, IL Salem

Color, Courage & Change 5K and Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Maine South National Honor Society 13th Annual Spring COLOR RUN

Sat, Apr 18 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Maine South Color Run

From $25 Open

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Run for the Dogs - Glenview

Sat, Apr 18 · Glenview, IL Glenview

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Belleville, IL Belleville

5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Superhero Fun Run 3K 2026

Sat, Apr 18 · Lisle, IL Lisle

VIRTUAL ADULT REGISTRATION (ages 13 and up)CHILD REGISTRATION (ages 12 and under)ADULT REGISTRATION (ages 13 and up) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Galena, IL Galena

5k10k

From $35 Open

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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Sat, Apr 18 · Dekalb, IL Dekalb

Walk A Mile In Their ShoesWalk A Mile In Their Shoes Groups of 4 or More

From $20 Open

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Braveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Kewanee, IL Kewanee

Braveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ WalkBraveheart CAC Virtual 5k Run/ Walk

From $25 Open

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Easterseals Central Illinois Community Rally Run, Walk & Rally 5K/1 Mile

Sat, Apr 18 · Bloomington, IL Bloomington

1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Steps for Stronger Lungs 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield

Steps for Stronger Lungs 5K

Closed

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Illini Veterans 5 K

Sun, Apr 19 · Urbana, IL Urbana

Illini Veterans 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Engineers Without Borders (EWB) at UIUC - 5K Stride for Sustainability

Sun, Apr 19 · Urbana, IL Urbana

2026 EWB UIUC 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Sun, Apr 19 · Oswego, IL Oswego

I Raced The Law Color RunI Raced The Law Color Run 12 and UnderI Raced The Law 5k +1

From $10 Open

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5k for Earth Day

Sun, Apr 19 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5k for Earth Day

From $35 Open

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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

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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

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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)

From $20 Open

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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

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Arny Johnson 5k - 10 mile

Sat, Apr 25 · Loves Park, IL Loves Park

5k10 mile

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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S2 Faction 5K - Springfield

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

5K

From $40 Open

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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

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Run 4 Recovery

Sat, Apr 25 · Moro, IL Moro

Run 4 Recovery

Closed

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Good Life Race

Sun, Apr 26 · Oak Park, IL Oak Park

Junior DashYouth Mile5K

From $10 Open

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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

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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

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Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

Sun, Apr 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5KKids' Race

From $15 Open

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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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