5K Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 271 5K races in Illinois scheduled for 2026. The next is the Always in Our Hearts 5K in Chicago on September 5. Illinois 5K races run primarily September through July.

Sunbeams Uganda 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake

Sunbeams Uganda 5k

From $35 Open

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Megan's Mission 5k Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Coal City, IL Coal City

Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Blue Bridges 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blue Island, IL Blue Island

Guildhaus 5k Run & WalkSponsor The Wee Wee FacilitiesSponsor the Race Bibs +4

From $40 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Still Standing

Sat, Sep 19 · Elgin, IL Elgin

1 Mile Fun - Kids Walk1-Mile Fun WalkStill Standing 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Runway To a Cure

Sat, Sep 19 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Family Walk / RunRunway To A Cure 5K

From $20 Open

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Nehemiah Schoenecke Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Heyworth, IL Heyworth

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Closed

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For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Carbondale, IL Carbondale

Virtual For Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/WalkFor Kids' Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Reserve Artisan Ales 2026 Lagtoberfest & 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Galesburg, IL Galesburg

5k5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Walk/Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Dwight, IL Dwight

Dwight Harvest Days 3K Walk/Fun Run (not time chipped & no medal)Dwight Harvest Days 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RACE TO WRIGLEY 5K CHARITY RUN PRESENTED BY AbbVie

Sun, Sep 20 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Better Than Yesterday 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Aurora, IL Aurora

Better Than Yesterday 5K

From $40 Open

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Headless Horseman Hussle

Sun, Sep 20 · Sleepy Hollow, IL Sleepy Hollow

Headless Horseman Hussle 5k

From $30 Closed

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St. Veronica 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

Sun, Sep 20 · Olympia Fields, IL Olympia Fields

St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 3K Walk-Perfect for all ages and fitness levelsSt. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry 6k Run/Walk for Scholarships

From $35 Open

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Spartan Sprint 5K & Family Fun Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Elgin, IL Elgin

Spartan Sprint 5k/Family Fun Run

From $25 Open

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5K Fun Run and Family Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Glenview, IL Glenview

5K run / 1 mile walkVirtual 5KKids Dash

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Zero

Sun, Sep 20 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

Family 1-Mile Walk5K Run or Walk

From $35 Open

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2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read

Sun, Sep 20 · Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg

1 Mile - ChildChild 100 or 400 Dash & 5K (select this to do both)1 Mile - Adult +5

From $5 Open

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KARES 5K: For the Long Run

Fri, Sep 25 · Metamora, IL Metamora

KARES 5K: For the Long Run

From $35 Closed

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6th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Jacksonville, IL Jacksonville

6th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K VIRTUAL OPTION6th Annual Hannah Mansell Happy Day Memorial 5K

From $35 Closed

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - AdultVirtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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St. Jude Walk-Chicago

Sat, Sep 26 · Brookfield, IL Brookfield

5k

From $10 Closed

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The F.I.R.M. Family 5K Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Springfield, IL Springfield

The FIRM Family 5K Fun RunThe FIRM Family 5K Fun Run - Virtual

From $30 Open

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Abuelitos 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Abuelitos 5k

From $25 Open

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13th Annual Swifty Swine 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Clinton, IL Clinton

Swifty Swine

From $25 Open

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Friends of the Poor Walk - SVDP St. Anne Oswego

Sat, Sep 26 · Oswego, IL Oswego

Friends of the Poor Walk - SVDP St. Anne Oswego

From $0 Open

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Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

Sat, Sep 26 · Marion, IL Marion

5K Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey LocationVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL +1

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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LCSPTF 14th Annual 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Grayslake, IL Grayslake

LCSPTF 14th 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood Cancer

Sat, Sep 26 · Greenville, IL Greenville

Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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1st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Aurora, IL Aurora

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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District 112 FUNd Run and Family Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Highland Park, IL Highland Park

1-Mile Family Walk - Adult; 1-Milla Caminata Familiar - Adultos1-Mile Family Walk - Teacher; 1-Milla - Caminata Familiar - Maestra/o *Discounted price for our Teachers1-Mile Family Walk - Student Only - 17 yrs and under; 1-Milla - Caminata Familiar - Estudiantes con 17 años o menos de 17 años +3

From $15 Open

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Lawndale 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chicago, IL Chicago

5K run/walkKids DashEvent Day Volunteer +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Single & Mingle 5K at the VFW

Sat, Sep 26 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

Virtual 5kSingle & Mingle 5K at the VFW

From $30 Open

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Northbrook District 27 PTA 5K, 1 Mile and Kid's Dash

Sat, Sep 26 · Northbrook, IL Northbrook

1 Mile5k5K +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lester Fun Run 2026

Sun, Sep 27 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

1 Mile LESTER STAFF ONLY1 Mile5K Adults +3

From $0 Closed

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Catskin Days 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Carrier Mills, IL Carrier Mills

5k Run5k Walk

From $25 Open

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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Fall Fest 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Stillman Valley, IL Stillman Valley

Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $5 Open

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F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Warrenville, IL Warrenville

F3 Naperville 5K Kids Race (0.4 mile course for ages 9 and below)F3 Naperville 5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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Run for Honor

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom

From $30 Open

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Illinois Homecoming Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Urbana, IL Urbana

RunVirtual Run

From $5 Open

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Main Street Fest 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Cary, IL Cary

5K

From $30 Open

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Inside Out Club Fall Family 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Wheaton, IL Wheaton

Inside Out Club Fall Family 5K

From $40 Open

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Soph's Legacy Loop - Reach for the Sky!

Sun, Sep 27 · Lockport, IL Lockport

Kids Dash (Ages 16 and Under)2 Mile (Ages 16 and Up)

From $16 Open

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Run the River for Respect 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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She Moves Mujer Muévete

Sun, Sep 27 · Libertyville, IL Libertyville

5k

From $30 Open

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Haunted Wine Run Virtual Race

Wed, Sep 30 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Haunted Wine Run Virtual 5k

From $29 Open

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Run for the Dogs Virtual Run

Wed, Sep 30 · Your Town, IL Your Town

Run for the Dogs Virtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk & Wag

Wed, Sep 30 · Monmouth, IL Monmouth

Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 1 Mile Walk & WagVirtual 5K Freedom Ride Animal Rescue Sept 30th - Oct 30th, 2026Freedom Ride Animal Rescue 5k Run

From $20 Open

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Scarecrow Scramble

Sat, Oct 3 · Lisle, IL Lisle

5K - In PersonYouth RunTot Dash

From $10 Closed

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Kickin’ Up The Dust 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Plano, IL Plano

Kickin’ UpThe DustVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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